Today Marks The 35th Anniversary of The Sumgait Massacre.

On February 27, 1988, mobs of ethnic Azerbaijanis formed into groups and attacked and killed Armenians on the streets and in their apartments; widespread looting and a general lack of concern from police officers allowed the violence to continue for three days.

The United States embassy in Armenia paid tribute to the memory of the Armenians who were killed in the 1988 Sumgait pogrom.

“Today, we join with Armenians mourning and acknowledging all who lost their lives in Sumgait in 1988,” the US Embassy in Armenia said on social media.

The Delegation of the European Union in Armenia issued a statement in commemoration of the victims of the Sumgait pogrom.

“We express deep condolences to all who lost their relatives and friends 35 years ago in Sumgait. Acknowledgement of the past deeds is important for future reconciliation and peace,” the statement issued by the EU delegation reads.

Source: Armenpress