UN Mission statement labels Khojaly tragedy crime against humanity

Azerbaijan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has reaffirmed that the Khojaly massacre is widely condemned by the international community as a severe breach of international law, labeling it both a crime against humanity and an act of genocide.

In a statement posted on X, the mission emphasized that those responsible for the atrocity must be held accountable, Caliber.Az reports.

“The slaughter committed in Khojaly has been condemned internationally as an egregious violation of international law, amounting to a crime against humanity or an act of genocide. Accountability is undeniable and must be an inevitable consequence of the offences committed. Azerbaijan will continue its efforts to ensure justice and to build, strengthen and sustain peace and stability in the region,” the statement said.

The press release, issued to mark the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, also includes detailed documentation of the atrocities carried out by Armenia.

The slaughter committed in Khojaly has been condemned internationally as an egregious violation of international law, amounting to a crime against humanity or an act of genocide. Accountability is undeniable and must be an inevitable consequence of the offences committed.… pic.twitter.com/6tPY34sx4h

— Azerbaijan UN 🇦🇿 (@AzmissionUN) February 26, 2026

By Vafa Guliyeva