Khojaly: The first resettlement took place in the villages of Tazabina and Khanyurdu in the Khojaly district on July 14, marking a significant step in the return of families to their homeland.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, several families who had been temporarily settled in various parts of the country have now returned home.
In the initial phase of this resettlement effort, 28 families, comprising 125 individuals, have been relocated to Tazabina, while 33 families, totaling 122 people, have settled in Khanyurdu. Sabuhi Gahramanov, Deputy Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the city of Khankandi, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts, handed over the apartment keys to these families. He noted that extensive construction and reconstruction work is in progress in the liberated territories to ensure the comfortable settlement of former internally displaced persons.
The resettled villages are equipped with essential amenities, including uninterrupted electricity, natural gas, drinking water, and high-speed internet. S. Gahramanov emphasized that the focus is also on ensuring employment for the villagers, with the relocation process set to continue in stages.
Former internally displaced persons expressed immense joy and spiritual comfort upon returning to their homeland, thanking President Ilham Aliyev for the state’s care. They also conveyed gratitude to the Azerbaijani Army and its soldiers and officers, who played a crucial role in liberating the lands from occupation. Tributes were paid to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in this mission.
The villages of Tazabina and Khanyurdu had been under occupation by the Armenian Armed Forces since 1992. However, they were liberated following local anti-terrorist operations carried out by the Azerbaijani Army on September 19-20, 2023.
The first resettlement caravan reached Tazabina today, consisting of 125 former internally displaced persons, including 28 families. These families had previously been accommodated in dormitories, sanatoriums, and administrative buildings across the republic.
Currently, over 40,000 people reside in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur, including former internally displaced persons, employees involved in restoration projects, and specialists across various sectors.