Ali Mustafayev
Ali Mustafayev Mustafa oglu (Azerbaijani: Alı Mustafayev Mustafa oğlu) (April 14, 1952 – November 20, 1991) was an Azerbaijani journalist and reporter during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.[1]
Ali Mustafayev Alı Mustafayev Mustafa oğlu | |
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| Born | Alı Mustafayev Mustafa oğlu April 14, 1952 Qazakh, Azerbaijan |
| Died | November 20, 1991 (aged 39) Qarakend, Khojavend, Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Alma mater | Baku State University |
| Period | 1981–1991 |
| Notable awards | National Hero of Azerbaijan 1992 |
Early years
Mustafayev was born on April 14, 1952, in Qazakhbeyli village of Qazakh raion of Azerbaijan SSR. In 1969, he completed his secondary education at Dash Salakhly village secondary school. From 1971 through 1973, Mustafayev served in the Soviet Armed Forces. In 1976, he entered Baku State University and graduated in 1981 with a degree in Journalism. After the graduation, he started working for News program of the Azerbaijani State Television and Radio company. When the Nagorno-Karabakh war started, Mustafayev was assigned to report from the frontlines.[1]
Death
Mustafayev was killed along with 22 passengers and crew members in a helicopter which was shot down by Armenian forces near the Qarakend village of Khojavend district in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. There were no survivors of the crash.[2][3]
Ali Mustafayev was buried at a Martyrs' Lane cemetery in Baku.[1] He was posthumously awarded the title of the National Hero of Azerbaijan. Mustafayev was also awarded the title of Honored Journalist of the Republic. A school in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan was named after him.[1]
See also
References
- "Directory of biographies. Alı Mustafayev". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
- Roman Glebov (1991-11-25). "Республики. В Азербайджане сбит вертолет с VIP на борту" [Republics. A helicopter with VIP on board has been shot down in Azerbaijan.] (in Russian). Kommersant. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- "Azerbaijan Association. 17 year passes since "Mi-8" military helicopter was shot in Garakand sky – complete list of the perished people". November 21, 2008. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved April 28, 2010.