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Azerbaijanis protest against Armenian aggression in London - UPDATED - PHOTO

28 July 2020 17:23 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijanis living in Great Britain held a protest rally in London against Armenian aggression today, APA’s London bureau reports.

Out compatriots gathered in front of the building of the BBC.

Participants of the rally protested against provocations conducted by Armenia in the direction of Tovuz region and demonstrated support for Azerbaijani Army.

Slogans as “My country is under occupation”, “Garabagh is Azerbaijan”, “No to terror”, “Justice for Garabagh!”, “Justice for Khojaly” chanted.

During the campaign, a group of the Armenians who came to that area attempted to resort to provocation. Although a small incident took place between the sides, as a result of interference of the London police, the provocation failed, the growth of the incident was prevented, the meeting is being continued.

On behalf of the meeting, the participants of the campaign marched from Portland Street wherein the BBC is situated towards the Parliament building. They passed through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Street, and in front of the office of the Prime minister Boris Johnson situated in Downing Street and chanted slogans regarding Azerbaijan. Along the whole route of the march, the “Mr. Lieutenant”, “The Black Sea was throbbing” songs were performed. At the same time, the campaign participants were accompanied by a vehicle with a screen mounted thereon. The information about the occupation of the Azerbaijani lands by Armenia, the speeches dealing with Garabagh truths was demonstrated on the screen.

Then, the campaign participants gathered in front of the Parliament building and performed the Azerbaijani anthem.

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Azerbaijanis living in Great Britain have held a rally against Armenian aggression in front of BBC in London, APA’s local bureau reports.

After the rally, participants are marching towards the Parliament.

During the rally, a group of Armenians coming to the area has resorted to provocation.

As a result of the intervention of the London police occurrence of incidents have been prevented. After the rally participants are marching towards the Parliament