Several Events to be Organized in France on the Occasion of the Anniversary of Sumgait Pogroms

The Armenian community of France is planning to organize a number of events on the occasion of the Sumgait pogroms. As the co-chairman of the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France, and ARF Bureau member Murad Papazian said during a conversation with “Armenpress”, lectures will be held on Sumgait pogroms, round tables will be organized, as well as articles will be published in cooperation with the local media.

“Those tragic days need to be voiced and always remembered. Besides, it is necessary to highlight the actions carried out by Azerbaijan against peace, “Murad Papazian said.
The co-chairman of the Council of Armenian Organizations of France said that Azerbaijan is actively involved in France.

“They are very active, serious investments are being made in propaganda campaigns and works are carried out on different levels. Their resources are incomparable to ours. But we are able to counteract effectively with our own means. I must say that the public image of the Azerbaijanis is not positive among the French, “added Murad Papazian.
On February 27, 1988 the Azerbaijani authorities began the extermination of the Armenian population in the city of Sumgait, near Baku, which was followed by the destruction and looting of the property of Armenians. During 3 days of massacres hundreds of Armenians were killed and wounded, as the Soviet leadership remained idle.