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That the Parliament recognises that 26 February 2016 marks the 24th anniversary of the attack on the town of Khojaly in Azerbaijan by the invading Armenian forces; expresses sympathy to the families of the 613 men, women and children who were killed during this attack; notes that the UN Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, which call on the Armenian forces to end the occupation of Azerbaijan, remain unfulfilled; is concerned about the recent reported escalation in tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan; considers the events in Khojaly a sobering reminder of the terrible damage that can be inflicted in wartime and the enduring need for greater understanding, communication and tolerance among people around the world; understands that Azerbaijanis living in Scotland and around the globe observe 26 February every year as a day of remembrance, honouring the victims of the Khojaly massacre, and hopes that, through highlighting the anniversary of the tragedy, international efforts to find a lasting peaceful resolution to this long-standing conflict will be renewed.