U.S. Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus co-chairs honour the 35th anniversary of January 20, reflecting on its impact as a pivotal moment in Azerbaijan's fight for independence.
The co-chairs of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, Steve Cohen, a Democrat from Tennessee, and Robert Aderholt, a Republican from Alabama, issued statements marking the 35th anniversary of January 20, the Day of National Mourning in Azerbaijan.
In his statement, Representative Steve Cohen highlighted the events of that fateful night in 1990, describing it as one of the darkest chapters in Azerbaijan's history. He noted that approximately 26,000 Soviet troops invaded Baku with tanks and armored vehicles, targeting peaceful demonstrators, including women and the elderly.
This tragic assault resulted in the deaths of 147 individuals, injuries to over 800, the arrest of 841, and the disappearance of five others. Cohen extended his condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the United States' early recognition of Azerbaijan's independence, establishing diplomatic relations on February 28, 1992. He urged his colleagues in Congress to honor those who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan's freedom.
Congressman Robert Aderholt also addressed the anniversary, referring to January 20, 1990, as "Black January." He described the period as a turning point that marked the decline of Soviet power in Azerbaijan, an era characterized by brutality and terror. Aderholt acknowledged the courage of the Azerbaijani people, who, despite the oppressive violence, pursued their quest for freedom.
He recounted that on January 19, 1990, Soviet troops killed over 100 demonstrators in Baku and injured more than 700. Despite this, the resilience of the Azerbaijani people ultimately led to their independence from the Soviet Union on October 18, 1991.
Aderholt called on his colleagues to honor the memory of those who lost their lives during Black January and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and the right of its people to freedom and independence.
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