Artsakh
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Baku Continues its Trial Farce Against Artsakh’s Leadership, Highlighting Obstacles to Peace
The trial against Artsakh’s political-military leadership continues in Baku, characterized by widespread criticism as a politically motivated farce. This process is part of Azerbaijan’s broader strategy to pressure Armenia and obstruct the path to regional peace. By using these proceedings…
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Adam Schiff Urges Trump Administration to Hold Azerbaijan Accountable
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has called on the Trump administration to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its human rights violations. In a recent social media post, Schiff highlighted the lack of transparency and justice in the ongoing trials of Armenian political…
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Second Hearing in Politically Motivated Case Against Nagorno-Karabakh Leaders Held in Baku
The second hearing in the politically motivated case against former leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh took place on January 21, 2025, in Baku. According to Azerbaijani media, the trial was held in a military court under the presidency of Judge Zeynal Aghayev.…
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Armenia to Submit New Evidence and Demands to ECHR Regarding Armenian Prisoners in Azerbaijan
The Office of the Representative on International Legal Matters announced that Armenia will submit new evidence and demands to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) concerning the trials of Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians in Azerbaijan. This…
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Prisoner of War: High-Ranking Artsakh Officials Face Sham Trials in Azerbaijan
Prisoners of War: High-ranking Artsakh officials, including $1s Bako Sahakyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, along with former State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan and other prisoner of war, are facing trials in Azerbaijan that have…
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Azerbaijan Fails to Ensure Rights of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians: HRW
The 2024 annual report by Human Rights Watch reveals that Azerbaijan has taken no meaningful steps to guarantee the safe and dignified return of ethnic Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023 or to restore their property rights. The report…
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Azerbaijan’s False Charges Are a Cover-Up for Crimes Against the People of Artsakh: Ocampo-crimes
Luis Moreno Ocampo, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has condemned the criminal trials launched on January 17, 2025, in Baku against the political and military leadership of Artsakh. He described these trials as a tool to obscure…
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Armenia Implements Enhanced Social Support Program for Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Citizens in 2025
As the region continues to navigate significant challenges, the Government of Armenia has unveiled a renewed social support initiative tailored for the citizens of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh). Announced by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, this updated program, effective…
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Displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh Celebrate Christmas Away from Home Again: French Ambassador
The French Ambassador to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies, has addressed the plight of displaced residents from Nagorno-Karabakh who are marking yet another Christmas far from their homes. The ambassador shared his thoughts through a post on his microblog on “X,” highlighting…
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Artsakh Launches Data Collection on Azerbaijani Destruction of Homes for International Legal Action
The Artsakh Union and the Human Rights Defender of Artsakh have launched a crucial data collection initiative focused on documenting the destruction and misappropriation of homes and properties by Azerbaijani authorities in occupied areas of Artsakh. This systematic effort aims…
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Extended Support for Displaced Artsakh Families: Housing Program Deadline Pushed to 2025
The Armenian government, during its December 27th session, approved several key amendments to the state housing support program for families forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh). Most notably, the deadline for submitting applications has been extended to December 31, 2025. This…
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Azerbaijan Destroys World War II Memorial in Occupied Haterk: Legal and Cultural Implications
Monumentwatch.org has reported a new case of cultural heritage destruction in the village of Haterq, Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). A video circulated on TikTok on December 17, 2024, documented the demolition of a World War II memorial by Azerbaijani forces in the…
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Neglect of Artsakh’s Displaced and Government Inaction
The Council of Europe workshop on the “Strengthening Human Rights Guarantees for Displaced Persons in Armenia,” held on December 20-21, was an important initiative aimed at supporting displaced individuals. However, the participation of representatives from the Armenian government highlights a…
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European Parliament Condemns Azerbaijan, Calls for Sanctions and Release of Armenian Prisoners
On December 19, the European Parliament adopted a resolution with 434 votes in favor, 30 against, and 89 abstentions, condemning the ongoing repression of civil society, independent media, and political opposition in Azerbaijan. The resolution demands targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani…
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Swiss Parliament Adopts Resolution on Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
The lower house of the Swiss Parliament discussed and adopted a resolution titled “Nagorno-Karabakh: Peace Conference” yesterday. The resolution was authored by Member of Parliament Erich von Tobel. Switzerland’s Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis, also participated in the discussion. The resolution…