Baku: During the ongoing proceedings at the Baku Military Court, victim Aybaniz Orujova shared her traumatic experience of being captured in 1992, two days after the Khojaly massacre, along with her family members, including her twin sons.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Orujova recounted that she and her family had fled to the forest during the Khojaly attack but were eventually captured after two days. Tragically, she reported that all her family members, including her brother, had been executed. Responding to questions from public prosecutors, Orujova claimed that she was detained in Khankendi for seven days, during which she endured severe torture. She described how Armenians threatened her by holding a knife to her children’s throats, threatening to decapitate them. She was released from captivity on March 20, while her twins were freed on March 30.
Another victim, Hafiza Safarova, testified about her capture during the attack on Divanlilar village in the Fuzuli district on December 7, 1991. She recounted being held in a cold, harsh environment and being subjected to ill-treatment, along with other hostages. Safarova revealed that her father, Karim Safarov, succumbed to torture and died in captivity. Her release came after seven days, in exchange for gasoline and diesel fuel.
The court proceedings continue against Armenian nationals accused of various charges, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, aggression, terrorism, and violations of the laws of war. The charges further encompass financing terrorism, the violent seizure and retention of power, and other serious offenses.