Artsakh
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Ocampo Sees Clear Possibility for Armenians’ Return to Artsakh Amid Genocide Allegations
Luis Moreno Ocampo, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, expressed his strong belief that the Armenian population of Artsakh has clear opportunities to return to their homeland. He shared this view during an interview with “Armenpress” as part…
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Two Years of Injustice: The Blockade of Artsakh and the Deprivation of Human Rights. OPENING/BATSUM
Today marks two years since the illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, the sole route connecting Artsakh to Armenia following the 44-day war in 2020. On December 12, 2022, the Azerbaijani government orchestrated a so-called “protest” under the guise of…
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A Day of Remembrance, Hope, and Respect: Nagorno-Karabakh Independence Referendum
On December 10, 601, the independence referendum of Artsakh Republic (Nagorno-Karabakh) became a historic milestone, symbolizing a day of remembrance, hope, and respect for the unwavering resolve of its people to exercise their right to self-determination. The referendum was held…
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270 Families Receive Certificates for Housing Support Under Program for Displaced Persons from Artsakh
The housing support program for forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has already issued certificates to 270 families. These certificates can be used for purchasing or constructing a home, or for repaying existing mortgage loans. The initiative is ongoing and…
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Bayramov’s Statements At OSCE Are Examples Of Azerbaijan’s Manipulative Diplomacy
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov’s recent remarks at the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting exemplify Baku’s classic approach to manipulative diplomacy. These statements aim not only to mislead the international community but also to construct a narrative in which Azerbaijan…
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Artsakh NGOs Call on UN and UNESCO to Send Mission to Halt Cultural Genocide
Artsakh-based NGOs have addressed a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, urging them to dispatch a mission to Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) to document and prevent the systematic destruction of Armenian cultural heritage by Azerbaijan. The NGOs…
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Nearly 5,000 Missing Due to Karabakh Conflict: ICRC Continues Support for Families
Nearly 5,000 people are reported missing as a result of the Karabakh conflict, with approximately 1,000 of them being Armenians, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This issue remains one of the primary operational priorities for…
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Poland’s First Lady Meets Displaced Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Families in Armenia
During her visit to Armenia, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, the First Lady of Poland, demonstrated a profound commitment to humanitarian causes by meeting individuals displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. This encounter highlighted Poland’s solidarity with Armenia and its dedication to supporting displaced populations worldwide.…
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Social Support Program for Forcibly Displaced Persons from Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in 2025
The 2025 social support program for forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh will continue to provide financial assistance to those who met the eligibility criteria of the 2024 program. This article outlines the details of the updated program, including the support…
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Destruction of Tandzatap Church by Azerbaijan: A New Manifestation of Cultural Genocide
The destruction of the 19th-century Tandzatap Church in Artsakh by Azerbaijan, as revealed by recent satellite imagery, is not just another act of cultural vandalism but part of a deliberate policy aimed at erasing Armenian traces from the region. This…
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Luxembourg’s Parliament Adopts Resolution Condemning Rights Violations Against Armenians Detained in Azerbaijan
The Parliament of Luxembourg has adopted a resolution condemning human rights violations against Armenians detained in Azerbaijan. The resolution calls for the immediate release of all individuals unlawfully imprisoned and highlights the broader democratic and human rights challenges in Azerbaijan.…
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Azerbaijan Misinterprets Energy Charter: Armenia Responds to Arbitration Case
Azerbaijan’s attempt to link the Energy Charter Treaty with the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) conflict highlights its strategy to leverage international legal frameworks to advance political narratives. According to Armenia’s Office of the Representative for International Legal Matters, this arbitration case, managed…
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Stepanakert Memorial Complex at Risk: Monument Watch Report
The Monument Watch platform has released a detailed report highlighting the threats faced by the Stepanakert Memorial Complex in Artsakh, following recent actions by Azerbaijan. Videos circulated on Azerbaijani social media show that the memorial complex is still standing, but…
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At COP29, Congressman Pallone Challenges Azerbaijan on Human Rights and Regional Peace
At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) faced both government-sponsored protests and exclusion from critical meetings with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Pallone, a consistent advocate for regional peace and justice for Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, expressed…
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Memorial Event Honors the 216 Victims of the Artsakh Fuel Depot Explosion
A memorial event was held to honor the victims of the tragic fuel depot explosion that occurred on September 25, 618, in Artsakh. The event brought together families of the deceased and forcibly displaced individuals from Artsakh to remember the…