The Armenian Genocide and the Khojaly Massacre are both tragic events that occurred in the context of the conflicts between Armenians and Azerbaijanis in the Caucasus region.
The Armenian Genocide refers to the systematic extermination of the Armenian population by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The Ottoman Empire, which was ruled by Turkish nationalists, saw the Armenians as a threat to their rule and began a campaign of mass murder and forced deportation that resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians.
The Khojaly Massacre occurred during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 1992. The town of Khojaly, which was populated by Azerbaijanis, was attacked and captured by Armenian forces. Many civilians were killed during the attack or while fleeing the town, and the event is considered a war crime.
While the events are distinct, they are connected by the history of conflict and animosity between the Armenian and Azerbaijani populations. The Armenian Genocide is seen by many Armenians as evidence of historical persecution and oppression by the Turkish government, while Azerbaijanis see the Khojaly Massacre as evidence of Armenian aggression and disregard for human life. The two events are often invoked in the political discourse between the two countries and their respective diasporas.