Baku: During the ongoing proceedings at the Baku Military Court, victim Shahla Talibova testified about her harrowing experiences of being expelled from her ancestral home in Armenia in 1988. She shared her journey of resettlement in Shusha and eventually moving to Khojaly due to her husband’s occupation, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Talibova recounted the terrifying events of the Khojaly genocide on February 25-26, 1992. She described how violence against Azerbaijanis escalated, leading to her family’s desperate escape. They hid in the forest for two days before managing to reach Aghdam. Talibova revealed the trauma inflicted upon her family, noting that her 10-day-old baby suffered an eye injury when a stone was thrown at their bus. Moreover, several of her relatives were captured by Armenian forces, while others remain missing.

Talibova emphasized the enduring impact of these events, stating her children continue to suffer from severe psychological trauma. The court is currently addressing cases against Armenian nationals accused of committing war crimes, including genocide, terrorism, and other violations of international law. These proceedings also examine charges of financing terrorism and violent seizure of power.