While the attention of the international community is gradually being diverted away from the South Caucasus, one issue remains of serious concern to human rights defenders. This is the fate of the Armenian prisoners of war illegally held in Azerbaijan, both civilians and former servicemen, who were captured in 2023 after the military operations conducted […]
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Armenian’s prisoners of war in Azerbaijan are regarded by the Baku authorities as political pawns
The fate of the Armenian prisoners of war and hostages remains unresolved. There is no clear path to a solution. There is none, because they are at the centre of a wider geopolitical conflict and are in the hands of a state that is not seeking justice, but to satisfy its political interests. Moreover, the […]
Posted inPeace agreement
Arman Tatoyan sounds the alarm and outlines Azerbaijan’s demands
Arman Tatoyan, in a post on his Facebook page, warns of the growing demands made by Azerbaijan following the end of the ‘negotiations’ on the so-called ‘peace agreement’. He describes a series of demands from various figures backed by the Azerbaijani government, including : The Armenian government must guarantee the return of ‘Western Azerbaijanis’ and […]
Posted inArmenia, Azerbaijan, Dynamics of terror
Azerbaijan demands extradition of ‘accused’ Armenians hiding on Armenian territory
“A genuine desire for peace and a new beginning in relations with Azerbaijan will be demonstrated, among other things, by Armenia’s willingness to acknowledge its responsibility and extradite those accused of war crimes, particularly those currently hiding in Armenian territory,” said Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, just recently. “Among other things,” I […]
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The Civic Contract party leader’s attitude only loosens the hands of the Azerbaijani authorities. Tatoyan
The comments by the leader of the Civic Contract party and certain representatives of its elite that the captives will not return from Azerbaijan in the event of public measures are excuses for doing nothing,’ wrote former human rights defender Arman Tatoyan on Facebook : This is dangerous behaviour. They show citizens that if they […]
Posted inNegationism
Response to the Armenian Prime Minister’s Statements on the Denial of the Genocide
Response to the Statements Made by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Regarding the Denial of the Armenian Genocide on 24th January 2025. The platform Europeans for Artsakh is deeply shocked and dismayed by the unacceptable statements made by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the Armenian Genocide. These remarks, which call into […]
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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 […]
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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 inArmenia-Turkey, Negationism
The Lemkin Institute for the Prevention of Genocide warns against the danger of the Armenian Prime Minister rewriting history
At the risk of being accused of being a “Dashnak” organization, taking Russian money, and circulating “fake news” by some Armenians, including notably the Zoryan Institute, which demanded last year that we apologize to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after suggesting that he was engaging in cryptic genocide denial, the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention […]
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Russia ready to provide cartographic materials during the demarcation of the border between Yerevan and Baku
Russia has consistently supported the process of delimiting and demarcating the borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Alexei Overchuk, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed that Moscow stands ready to provide cartographic materials upon request, highlighting the availability of crucial geographical data to assist in this complex process. His comments were reported by Russian news agency […]