Azerbaijani Victim Testifies on Armenian Occupation Ordeal

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Nasiba Guliyeva, a 46-year-old Azerbaijani woman, testified in a Military Court in Baku on July 4 about her horrific experiences during the Armenian occupation of Azerbaijani territories in 1993. Guliyeva, who was just 13 years old at the time, recounted the brutal treatment she and her family endured at the hands of Armenian forces. On March 31, 1993, Guliyeva and her siblings were fleeing the Kalbajar region in a cargo truck when they came under fire by Armenian soldiers near the 'Tunnel' area. She was hit by six bullets and shrapnel, and still carries fragments in her body today. Guliyeva's 3-year-old sister, Aygun, and two brothers, Yashar and Mazahir, have been missing since then. Her brother Bakhtiyar, who was nine years old at the time, continues to suffer from long-term health problems after being kicked in the head by an Armenian soldier.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nasiba Guliyeva was a 13-year-old girl when her family was taken hostage by Armenian forces in 1993.
  • Guliyeva and her siblings came under fire while fleeing the Kalbajar region in a cargo truck, and she was hit by six bullets and shrapnel.
  • Guliyeva's 3-year-old sister, Aygun, and two brothers, Yashar and Mazahir, have been missing since 1993.
  • Her brother Bakhtiyar continues to suffer from long-term health problems after being kicked in the head by an Armenian soldier.
  • Guliyeva and her family were detained in Khankendi for 3 months and 15 days before being released.
  • The court proceedings are ongoing against Armenian nationals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, aggression, terrorism, and violations of the laws of war.
  • The charges against the Armenian nationals also include financing terrorism, the violent seizure and retention of power, and other serious offenses.

Statistics:

  • 46 years old: Nasiba Guliyeva's current age
  • 13 years old: Guliyeva's age during the Armenian occupation
  • 3 months and 15 days: The duration of Guliyeva's detention in Khankendi
  • 6 bullets and shrapnel: The injuries suffered by Guliyeva during the attack

Sources:

  • EDnews - a news outlet that reported on the Military Court hearing
  • The Military Court of Baku - the court where the hearing took place
  • NASIBA GULIYEVA, Testimony to the Military Court, July 4, 2023 (exact quote)