Araz Selimov (1June 196026February 1992) was a warrior during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, a National Hero of Azerbaijan and a victim of the Khojaly massacre.Səlimov Araz Bahadir oğlu
Early life and education Araz Bahadur oglu Selimov was born in Khojaly district on 1 June 1960. In 1975, he finished his education. In 1978, Selimov joined Soviet army and in 1980, he finished his service and came to his hometown. After army years he started working in the collective farm.
Family He was married. He had three children. 3 members of his family were killed during Khojaly massacre.Azərbaycanlı ana: "3 övladım meşədə qaldı, üstlərini bürüdüm ki..."
First Nagorno-Karabakh war In 1988, Selimov joined Khojaly self-defence battalion. This battalion was created by Azerbaijanis against Armenian attacks. During the Khojaly massacre Selim smuggled dozens of civilians from Khojaly.
Honors Araz Selimov was posthumously awarded the title of the "National Hero of Azerbaijan" by Presidential Decree No. 533 dated 25 February 1997. Alt URL
He was buried at the Agdam Martyrs' Lane.
See also First Nagorno-Karabakh War List of National Heroes of Azerbaijan Khojaly Massacre
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