Number of protesters on Shusha-Khankandi road growing: 'We felt it our duty to come here'

The protest of NGO representatives, eco-activists, and volunteers continues for the second day on the Shusha-Khankandi road which is under the temporary control of Russian peacekeepers.

A Report's employee in the area informs that the number of protesters is growing.

Abulfat Hajizada, the secretary-general of Azerbaijan Kyokushin Karate Federation, who joined the protest, told Report that he learned about the campaign via social media: "We are sure that the action will result in the fulfillment of our wishes."

Hajizada said they closely followed Azerbaijani activists' protest through mass media and social media and emphasized that he came to the area to fulfill his civic duty: "The homeland called its children, and we have come to that call. We felt it our duty to come here and join the actions together with our compatriots.

"Currently, we are on the Khankandi-Lachin road together with the members of the federation, management, and other sports community. In this action, we witnessed that everyone is united for the homeland and showed solidarity regardless of societal position," Hajizada said.