Nzhde Monument Removed in Khojavend: A Symbol of the Past Erased

Monument to Garegin Nzhde Removed in Khojavend, Azerbaijan The monument to Garegin Nzhde, a controversial figure associated with collaboration with Nazi Germany, has been removed from the city of Khojavend in Azerbaijan. The removal, confirmed by historian Rizvan Guсейнов in a recent video, comes as part of Azerbaijan's ongoing efforts to address symbols of past conflicts and collaborations. "The Azerbaijani side has carefully removed the monument," stated Guсейнов, filming the empty pedestal where the statue once stood. "Only the granite base remains as a reminder of this dark chapter." The removal of the monument is a significant event, reflecting Azerbaijan's efforts to shape its national identity and memory in the post-conflict era. The event has sparked discussion about historical memory and reconciliation in the region.