DND Special Article on January 20, 1990, tragedy that took place in AzerbaijanGreat nations do not forget their heroes, their tragedies, or their victories. Each year, the Azerbaijani people solemnly commemorate the tragedy of January 20, 1990; an event etched in blood and sacrifice, remembered as both a day of profound sorrow and enduring national pride. On the night of January 19–20, 1990, military units of the former Soviet Union attacked the civilian population of Baku from both land and sea. The January 20 tragedy had a decisive impact on shaping Azerbaijani national identity. The staff of DND News Agency Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people of Azerbaijan in observing the tragic events of January 20, 1990, honoring the martyrs whose sacrifice forged a nation’s unbreakable resolve.

Source: The Nation January 20, 2026 17:35 UTC