Baku: A presentation ceremony of the book titled 'Hate Speech and Falsification of Historical Facts in Armenian Secondary Schools,' prepared by the Center for Strategic Communications (CSC) in Azerbaijani and English, was held, APA reports. The book is dedicated to the analysis of textbooks, methodological guides, supplementary literature, and other educational materials used in Armenian schools.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the event was opened by CSC Deputy Chairman and project manager Ali Abdullayev, who explained the purpose of the study. The research aimed to identify instances of hate speech, the portrayal of ethnic and national groups, possible distortions of historical facts, and the formation of stereotypes in educational materials. Abdullayev highlighted that the research was conducted using materials from educational institutions in Karabakh, with textbooks, posters, teaching aids, and archival materials systematically analyzed.

Abdullayev noted that the findings of the report revealed some materials contained elements aimed at creating an 'enemy image,' intensifying ethnic confrontation, and presenting historical events for political purposes. The study identified nearly 3,000 cases in more than 1,000 materials. These instances are documented in the book through QR codes, and the authors recommend reassessing educational content in line with international standards, advocating for more objective approaches.

Jabir Bahramov, Head of the Western Azerbaijan History Department at the Institute of History and Ethnology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), also spoke at the event. He addressed aspects of historical narratives in Armenian educational materials, indicating that some portrayals of Azerbaijanis and the region's historical heritage are based on incorrect interpretations.

In addition, Member of Parliament Rizvan Nabiyev, Chairman of the Board of the National NGO Forum Ramil Isgandarli, and Fuad Abdullayev, a representative of the Center of Analysis of International Relations, emphasized the importance of presenting the book to an international audience and opening it for academic discussion.

The event also featured a special exhibition prepared by the CSC, visually presenting examples of hate speech and alleged historical falsifications found in Armenian textbooks.