Baku: A public court hearing continued involving criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia accused of committing significant crimes against Azerbaijan. The accused, including Arayik Harutyunyan and others, face charges of war crimes, genocide, and terrorism, among others, due to Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the trial is being conducted at the Baku Military Court under the chairmanship of Judge Zeynal Agayev, with judges Jamal Ramazanov and Anar Rzayev. The accused have been provided with translators and defense lawyers to ensure a fair trial. The hearing is attended by the accused, their legal representatives, prosecutors, and victims or their legal heirs.

During the hearing, testimonies from victims and their legal heirs were presented. Namig Hasanov testified about his father, a martyr in Khojaly during an Armenian attack, highlighting the forced displacement from the Aghdam district. Mazahir Mammadov shared a similar plight, detailing his brother's disappearance during the fighting in Aghdam.

Chingiz Almammedov recounted the loss of his family members due to artillery fire from Armenia during the occupation of Lachin. Nuran Gasimov and Hidayat Jahangirov testified about their injuries during the Patriotic War and the loss of family members.

Vugar Farajov described the looting of his house in Khankendi in 1988, resulting in displacement. He recounted the challenges faced by Azerbaijanis in Khankendi and subsequent displacements due to Armenian attacks. Shakir Orujov and others detailed forced displacements and the destruction of their homes due to Armenian attacks.

The trial also heard testimonies from various individuals recounting the loss of family members, forced displacements, and destruction caused by the conflict. The victims answered questions from the defendants and their representatives, providing detailed accounts of the atrocities they faced.

The trial, involving fifteen defendants of Armenian origin, will continue on August 21, addressing numerous charges related to the aggressive war waged by Armenia against Azerbaijan. The ongoing proceedings seek justice for the crimes committed under the leadership of Armenian officials and armed forces.