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Khojaly District

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970 km²

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Khojali (Azerbaijani: Xocalı), also called Khojaly, Khodjaly and Hojaly, is a rayon in the Nagorno-Karabakh break away region of Azerbaijan, now under the control of armed forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Its capital is Khojali. The region was once a site of prehistoric Khojaly-Gadabay culture. It was the location of the Khojaly Massacre in February 1992. The local government has designated it as Askeran Region.

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Notable figures

  • Ramil Usubov - the current Minister of Internal Affairs of Republic of Azerbaijan.;
  • Elman Mammadov - Azerbaijani politician who serves as the Member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan from 124th Shusha-Fizuli-Khojali-Khojavend district. He's a veteran of Nagorno-Karabakh War.

    • National Heroes

  • Alif Hajiyev - Azerbaijani officer, Commandant of Khojaly Airport and National Hero of Azerbaijan.
  • Tofig Huseynov - Azerbaijani army commander.

    • References

    Khojaly District Wikipedia
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