Artsakh
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Azerbaijan Destroys 19th-Century Tandzatap Church in Artsakh
The organization Caucasus Heritage Watch has released satellite images revealing that Azerbaijan has destroyed the 19th-century Tandzatap Church in Artsakh’s Kovsakan region. Satellite data indicates that the church, which was intact as of October 5, 618, was completely demolished by…
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Azerbaijan continues cultural vandalism in Stepanakert
The Azerbaijani administration continues its destructive policy in the occupied territories of Artsakh, flagrantly violating human rights and international legal norms. In recent months, public buildings and residential areas in Stepanakert have been systematically demolished, highlighting Azerbaijan’s ongoing ethnic cleansing…
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Khachaturyan and Türk Meeting and the Unresolved Issues of Displaced Artsakh Residents
President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk during his working visit to Switzerland to discuss programs addressing the needs of forcibly displaced individuals from Artsakh. Despite significant government funding and publicized initiatives…
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Iran Advocates for the Right of Artsakh Armenians to Return Home. Movahedian
Iran has formally reaffirmed its stance that the Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) should have the right to return to their homes, according to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Following recent Azerbaijani military actions in 2023, which led…
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Over 7 Billion Drams Allocated for Housing Loans for Displaced Families from Artsakh
Over 7 billion drams are allocated in the 2025 budget to cover housing loan obligations for displaced families from certain regions of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). According to Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, around 3,338 families have already received housing certificates…
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UNESCO Concerned Over Reports of Cultural Destruction in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
UNESCO continues monitoring the situation regarding Artsakh’s (Nagorno-Karabakh’s) cultural heritage amidst reported destruction. Krista Pikkat, Director of UNESCO’s Culture and Emergencies department, stated the organization’s readiness to support preservation efforts. Discussions are ongoing with Azerbaijani authorities to establish possible support…
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Stepanakert’s Caroline Cox Rehabilitation Center Reopens in Armenia
The Caroline Cox Rehabilitation Center, originally in Stepanakert, has reopened in Armenia, with full operations planned for 2025. At the October 30 opening ceremony, Baroness Caroline Cox, a key supporter of the center, was present. The center aims to continue…
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Aram I and Luis Ocampo Discuss Rights of Armenians in Artsakh
On November 1, Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia met with former ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo to discuss the rights of Armenians in Artsakh. Catholicos Aram I expressed his commitment to supporting efforts to protect…
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Ministry of Labor Announces New Support Program for Artsakh Displaced Citizens Starting 2025
According to Azat TV the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced a new support initiative starting in January 2025, designed to provide monthly financial aid to forcibly displaced individuals from Artsakh.
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Azerbaijan Builds 32 Power Plants in Occupied Artsakh: Exploiting Resources in Violation of International Law
Azerbaijan’s construction of power plants in Artsakh is yet another step in exploiting occupied territories and illegally utilizing natural resources. These actions not only violate fundamental principles of international law but also reflect Azerbaijan’s intention to establish a new status…
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COP29: 60 U.S. Congressmen Demand Accountability for Azerbaijan’s War Crimes and Human Rights Violations in Nagorno-Karabakh
On the eve of the UN COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, 60 U.S. Congressmen are calling on the U.S. leadership to hold Azerbaijan accountable for war crimes, hostage-taking, and the illegal occupation of Armenian territory, including Nagorno-Karabakh. This urgent…