The American-Armenian lawyer Karnig Kerkonian states that claims suggesting that the defence of the Armenians of Artsakh’s right of return contributed to the emergence of the concept of “Western Azerbaijan” are unfounded. “The ridiculous claim prompted by Yerevan that advocating for the right of return of the people of Artsakh somehow created of fueled Baku’s […]
Category: Artsakh
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‘I have serious suspicions that people were included in the list not without Armenia’s interference.’ Serzh Sargsyan on the capture of military and political leaders of Artsakh
Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan expressed serious doubts about the circumstances surrounding Azerbaijan’s capture of military leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), stating that he doubts that some elements of this list were compiled without Armenia’s involvement. When asked on the Imnemnimi AntiFake TV podcast whether Ilham Aliyev might one day demand that Nikol Pashinyan extradite him […]
Posted inRight of return
Any national government after Pashinyan can put the Artsakh issue on the agenda
Armenia has become an authoritarian state. We should all be aware of this and take note. Vartan Oskanian, former Armenian Foreign Minister, said: “There is no Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, no Armenian law for the Armenian authorities. They do what they want. Basically – if we look back – we will see that […]
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World Council of Churches conference on the preservation of Armenian spiritual, cultural and historical heritage in Artsakh
At the suggestion of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the World Council of Churches organised an international conference in Switzerland on the theme of Religious Freedom: Preserving the Armenian Spiritual, Cultural and Historical Heritage in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). The Catholicos of All Armenians told the conference that, with Turkey’s military support, Azerbaijan has committed a crime: […]
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The Unwavering Hope and Faith in the Return to Artsakh
On 13 February 2025, a solemn ceremony was held in Yerevan to mark the 37th anniversary of the Artsakh movement, with the participation of members and activists from the movement’s founding group. The event began with a moment of silence to honour the memory of those who lost their lives in the various wars fought […]
Posted inArtsakh, Azerbaijan, Human rights
Despite torture and threats, the issue of the rights of the people of Artsakh is very important to Ruben Vardanyan
David Vardanyan, the son of Ruben Vardanyan, recently answered questions from the Armenian radio station AYPFM, currently broadcasting in France. Below is a full translation of the interview, with certain sections abbreviated for brevity. — Before the trial began, your father, Ruben Vardanyan, took a bold step by declaring that this trial was entirely fraudulent: […]
Posted inNagorno-Karabakh
The problem is to keep the issue of Artsakh’s return on the international agenda
‘The main problem is to keep the issue of the return of Artsakh residents to Artsakh on the international agenda,’ said Giro Manoyan, who heads the Hay Dat (Armenian National Committee) network, during the “Return” event organised by the ARF Dashnaktsutyun -Armenia. According to Giro Manoyan, given the well-known position of the government of the […]
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The elimination of the Armenian presence in Artsakh is an integral part of Azerbaijan’s overall strategy
The International and Comparative Law Center, under the auspices of the Armenian Legal Center, has published a detailed report addressing the recent ethnic cleansing in Artsakh, which is rooted in long-standing anti-Armenian discrimination within Azerbaijan. The report argues that the blockade, military offensive, and subsequent forced deportation of Armenians from Artsakh are not isolated incidents […]
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Strategic Lessons from a Defeat — State, War, and the Disintegration of Response Capability
According to Seyran Ohanyan, in 2016 Armenia was able to repel the enemy thanks to preparation, national cohesion, and military conduct. In 2020, these factors were lacking. He accuses the authorities of mistakes, internal divisions, and failed mobilisation. The defeat led to territorial losses and weakened the security of Artsakh. The war could have been […]