Стр. 5 - Justice for Khojaly

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KHOJALY GENOCIDE
The almond is the very first tree to flower. It blossoms in the midst of winter,
generally in February and is therefore seen by many to herald the arrival
of spring. Spring is known throughout the world as the time of revival and
resurrection. The almond therefore represents hope for restoration of a new
life after the cold winter.
For Khojaly, an ancient Azerbaijani settlement in mountainous region of
Karabakh the blossoming almond also embodies that hope. Hope that there
will be justice for the genocide committed in February 1992 and hope that
there will be a promise that such atrocities will never, ever happen again.
The almond signifies another important mission: honoring and keeping the
memories of the victims alive and relieving the suffering of their families.
... It was late February 1992, just as the almond trees had scattered their
blossoms throughout the small town of Khojaly that it played witness to the
snow turning an unnatural colour of red ...