Artsakh
Armenia Starts Urgent Social Aid Apps for Displaced Artsakh Families
Applications open today, April 22, 2025, for urgent social aid for needy families displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, available via Armenia’s e-social.am system.
Artsakh Flag Held at Jerusalem Church
Armenian clergymen were seen holding the Artsakh flag from a balcony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on April 19, 2025, the same day the Holy Fire was lit.
Armenia Prosecutor Investigates Hate Speech Claims Against Artsakh Armenians
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Armenia has initiated an investigation, in accordance with the law, into a report concerning the dissemination of hate speech targeting Artsakh Armenians. This was confirmed by the Prosecutor General’s Office to Pastinfo news agency. The report was filed by the Council for the Protection of the Rights of…
France Urges Azerbaijan to Release Armenian Prisoners, Sign Peace Treaty
Anne Boillon, the French Ambassador to Azerbaijan, has publicly reiterated France’s position on the necessity of signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the release of all Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, echoing the sentiments of the French Foreign Minister.
Uruguay Parliament Urges Azerbaijan to Free Armenian POWs
Uruguay’s parliament unanimously called on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian prisoners of war, reaffirming solidarity with Armenians and condemning ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenia Heritage Row at Vatican Conference
“Monument Watch,” an Armenian cultural heritage monitoring project, has issued an alert regarding an international conference in the Vatican allegedly aimed at misrepresenting Armenian monuments in Azerbaijan as Caucasian Albanian, sparking concern and calls for intervention.
Council of Europe Official Stresses Right to Return to Nagorno-Karabakh
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, stated today at a PACE session that it is necessary to ensure the rights of everyone in the region and that those wishing to return to Nagorno-Karabakh should be free to do so.
EU Parliament Links Armenian Genocide to Nagorno-Karabakh Ethnic Cleansing
The European Parliament commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, with numerous MEPs drawing stark parallels to the recent forced displacement of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, urging recognition and condemning EU ties with Azerbaijan.
Genser: Armenian POW Release Key for US-Backed Peace with Azerbaijan
Human rights lawyer Jared Genser states the release of Armenian prisoners of war held in Baku must be a precondition for the US administration to support any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Freedom House: 200 Sq Km Armenian Land Occupied in 2025
A Freedom House report states around 200 square kilometers of Armenian territory remain occupied in 2025, detailing the forced displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.
Swiss Parliament Backs Peace Forum for Nagorno-Karabakh: A Step Towards Dialogue?
The Swiss Parliament has voted to establish a Peace Forum for Nagorno-Karabakh, aiming to facilitate dialogue between Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives and ensure the safe return of displaced Armenians.
e-Draft.am Hosts Program to Support Vulnerable Families Displaced from Artsakh: 8 in Favor, 408 Against, Until March 21
e-Draft.am is platform hosting discussion for a program to support vulnerable families displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. Voting results are currently divided: 8 in favor, 408 against. Public opinion may shift until March 21. Learn program details and ongoing discussions.
Ruben Vardanyan’s Defiant Peace Plea from Baku Prison: Calls for Unity and Justice
Imprisoned in Baku, Ruben Vardanyan transmits a powerful audio message, urging lasting peace, Armenian unity, and a fair trial, defying despair and calling for adherence to core human values.
Lyon Hosts “Solidarity for Armenia” Workshop to Support Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees
Lyon Municipality and the French Senate co-organized “Solidarity for Armenia” workshop, focusing on aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees. Key areas: healthcare, economy, legal support, cultural heritage.
UN Urges Azerbaijan to Release Arbitrarily Detained Ethnic Armenians
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan, urging justice and reconciliation.
