Trial of Rashid Beglaryan: Detailed insights on genocide and terrorism charges UPDATE

As Caliber.Az previously reported, a court hearing was held over Rashid Beglaryan, who stands accused of committing genocide and terrorism against Azerbaijanis during the Khojaly tragedy.

According to Trend, the investigation revealed that approximately 2 million euros were transferred to Beglaryan's account from France. Beglaryan claimed that French citizens donated these funds as aid.

In his detailed document titled "Beglaryan's Fighting Path," Beglaryan elaborates on his involvement in the Khojaly tragedy. He described his initiation into combat within the third detachment, led by Murad Petrasyan, where he fulfilled the commander’s orders. Beglaryan admitted that this detachment was responsible for blowing up a bridge on the Agdam-Shusha road, destroying Turkic columns.

Eventually, Beglaryan rose to the position of commander of this detachment. He recounted his experiences during the battles in Khojaly and Khojavand, where he was wounded eight times. For his actions during this period, he was awarded the medal "For the defense of the homeland".

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The trial of Rashid Beglaryan, accused of committing genocide and terrorism against Azerbaijanis in Khojaly, took place today at the Sabunchi District Court. The session was chaired by Judge Ali Suleymanov of the Fuzuli Military Court, as informed by Report news agency.

Rashid Aramaisi Beglaryan stands accused of multiple serious crimes, including torture of Azerbaijani captives held at Children's Hospital No. 3 in Khankendi, crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, and participation in illegal armed groups. These charges fall under Articles 112, 113, 115.2, 279.1, and 318.1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. As part of the investigation, victims who suffered torture at the hands of Beglaryan were identified and recognized as victims in the criminal case.

During his interrogation, Beglaryan admitted to participating in the Khojaly tragedy in February 1992. He detailed how, on February 25, 1992, Armenian armed forces and associated illegal armed groups attacked the densely populated town of Khojaly. Following a prearranged plan, false promises were made to surviving Azerbaijani civilians, assuring them safe passage through the Asgaran District towards Agdam District.

On February 26, 1992, these armed groups, including Beglaryan, ambushed nearly 200 civilians - primarily women, children, and elderly people - moving along the Gargarchay River towards Agdam District. The civilians were lured into an ambush near the Asgaran fortress and were subsequently shot with automatic weapons.

Beglaryan also confessed that after the massacre, the personal belongings of the victims were looted by the members of the criminal group, and the bodies were buried near the Asgaran fortress. He provided detailed information during the investigative actions, visually indicating the locations where these crimes against the civilian population were committed.

This trial marks a significant moment in addressing the atrocities committed during the Khojaly tragedy, as the Azerbaijani judicial system seeks justice for the victims of these heinous acts.