Sumgait pogrom victims commemorated in Israel![]() February 27, 2013 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli city of Petah Tikva commemorated the victims of the 1988 Sumgait pogrom at a Tuesday, February 26 event. As the press attaché of the Ararat Union of Armenians of Israel Mendel Korsunski told PanARMENIAN.Net those gathered were briefed on the history of the conflict and atrocities perpetrated against Armenians in Azerbaijan. “The Ordinary Genocide” documentary was screened at the event, followed by a moment of silence for the victims of Sumgait massacres. Partner news Azerbaijan fired over 1000 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army’s press service said. President Sahakyan stressed the combat readiness of Artsakh defense among key factors in the country’s security and state building. “The above mentioned NGOs’ participation in the forum is only possible as a part of Azerbaijani delegation,” ANP said. The military academy will be named after legendary commanders of Armenian origin Alexander Suvorov and Valerian Mandatov. Partner news |