Baku: Today, at 12:00 (local time), a nationwide moment of silence was observed for the 20 January martyrs across Azerbaijan. The entire country came to a standstill as traffic halted and sirens echoed from ships, cars, and trains, paying tribute to the victims of the 20 January tragedy. In a solemn gesture of mourning, the National Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan was lowered in cities, districts, villages, and settlements nationwide.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the Bloody January tragedy, commemorative events have been arranged in all cities and districts of Azerbaijan and in several foreign countries. Assistance has been provided to the families of the martyrs, underscoring the nation’s commitment to honoring the memory of those who lost their lives.
Baku residents have been visiting the Alley of Martyrs since the early hours of January 20 to pay tribute and lay flowers at the graves of Azerbaijan’s valiant sons and daughters.