Gegham Stepanyan, Nagorno-Karabakh Ombudsperson, referred to a photo, on which many families are depicted in Stepanakert airport. “This photo spread from the Stepankert airport has given some international media the impression that people are leaving by plane. This is not true, the airport has not been operational since the 1990s, it now serves as…
EU needs to take active steps in response to Azerbaijan’s actions against the Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas has said. During a discussion organized at a meeting of the European Parliament’s External Relations Committee,Loucas Fourlas said: “If I were an Armenian and followed this discussion, I would not…
The latest Azeri attack in Nagorno-Karabakh is the continuation of the Armenian Genocide, Member of the European Parliament Giorgos Georgiou (Cyprus) has said. “Everything began as genocide in 1915 perpetrated by the Turks, and continues today as genocide and ethnic cleansing by Mr. Aliyev, who is a close ally of Mr. Erdogan,” the MEP…
Canada has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh and called on Azerbaijan to refrain from any actions and activities that pose a risk to the safety and welfare of the civilian population, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said in a statement. Below is the full statement issued by Mélanie Joly. …
The Foreign Ministry of Nagorno-Karabakh issued a statement regarding Azerbaijan’s military aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh, which we present in full. “On 19 September 2023, the Azerbaijani armed forces launched another military aggression against the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in violation of the principles of international law and the provisions of the Trilateral Statement of November…
Jean Asselborn, Foreign Minister of Luxembourg issued a statement on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijani attacks. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh. Military action, in particular in populated areas, must stop immediately and the lives of civilians must be protected. Azerbaijan must abide by its international commitments!”,…
Hadja Lahbib, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs referred to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. “We are closely following the events in Nagorno-Karabakh. The only valid path to peace is through dialogue and compromise. Belgium calls for de-escalation and a political solution that takes into account the well-being of the population”, Lahbib said in a post…
Catherine Colonna, Foreign Minister of France, referred to the humanitarian cargo, which reached the starving people of Nagorno-Karabkh through Lachin corridor and Aghdam-Stepanakert road simultaneously. “Two humanitarian convoys are reached Nagorno-Karabakh through the points of Lachin and Agdam: this must be a first step towards unconditional and unhindered humanitarian access in accordance with international…
The command of the Russian peacekeeping troops reported that one case of violation of the ceasefire regime was recorded in the Martakert region of Nagorno-Karabakh. “As a result of shelling, one soldier of the Nagorno-Karabakh armed formation was injured. The command of the Russian peacekeeping force is conducting an investigation with the Azerbaijani and Armenian…
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. Regional security issues along with the results of the strategic partnership between the two countries and new prospects of future cooperation held within the framework of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York were discussed at…
Iran hopes for the reopening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said at a briefing on Monday. He recalled that the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Iran recently held a phone conversation. “Over the past 2-3 months, both countries have engaged in a series of delegation…
Iran has decided to revoke the accreditation of several International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors who inspected uranium enrichment facilities and has informed the organization about this, agency head Rafael Grossi said on September 16. According to him, Tehran’s decision limits the IAEA’s ability to conduct inspections in the country, since about a third…
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake was registered in Azerbaijan, the country’s seismic service reported. According to the information, the underground tremors were registered in the Guba region at 05:52 on the morning of September 16. The center of the earthquake was located at a depth of 42 km.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan expressed disappointment regarding the statements of the US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs, Yuri Kim, during the hearings of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Speaking at the meeting, the representative of the State Department stated, in particular, that the Lachin corridor should…
US Congressman Frank Pallone thanked Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, for the hearing on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. “Thank you Senator Menendez for holding this extremely important hearing on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh. This helped shed light on Aliyev’s deliberate campaign of ethnic cleansing that…
Christian Solidarity International (CSI) posted on X (formerly Twitter) on its mission to the entrance of Lachin Corridor. “Yesterday, we visited the entrance to the Lachin Corridor, the only road linking Nagorno Karabakh to the outside world. For nine months, Azerbaijan has been blocking this road. For two months, not even the ICRC has…
European Parliament member Nathalie Loiseau criticized President of the European Council Charles Michel and top EU diplomat Josep Borrell for their latest announcements regarding Nagorno-Karabakh. “The President of the Council does not seem to listen to what the European Parliament has to say on Nagorno-Karabakh: Russia is not the solution, consulting Turkey is not…
Michael Carpenter, US ambassador to the OSCE, referred to the blockade of Lachin Corridor at the special session of the OSCE Permanent Council. “First of all, although our colleague from Morocco is not here, I would like to use this opportunity to extend my sincere condolences to all the victims and their families who are…
Russia’s catastrophic invasion of Ukraine means Armenia can no longer rely on Moscow as a guarantor of its security, even as fears grow of a return to open conflict with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told POLITICO in an interview. Pashinyan’s unusually pointed criticism of Russia’s inability to act as a policeman in the Caucasus…
The French ambassador to the OSCE stated that on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, France called on the OSCE to achieve the immediate reopening of the Lachin Corridor. “We emphasize the need for urgent measures aimed at meeting the needs of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh,” said the microblog of X (former Twitter) of the…
In line with elements and proposals outlined publicly in our statement on September 1st, 2023, President Michel continued to be closely engaged in advancing those and other approaches, with a primary focus on de-escalation of tensions and the humanitarian situation facing the Karabakh Armenians, the Spokesperson of Charles Michel, President of the European Council, said in…
Today marks the opening of EUMA operating base in Ijevan, EU mission in Armenia said in an X (former Twitter) post. “Head of Mission Markus Ritter together with Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos, Deputy Defence Minister Hrachya Sargsyan, and Governor of Tavush Province Hayk Ghalumyan cut the ribbon to the…
80 MPs signed the petition submitted to the Constitutional Court with the proposal of impeachment Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili. On 11 September, it became known that the Committee on Procedural Issues and Regulations of the Parliament confirmed the authenticity of the signatures, which is a necessary condition for sending the document to the court.
The humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) is rapidly deteriorating. Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), noted this on X (former Twitter). “It’s essential that the Lachin and Aghdam routes be reopened immediately so lifesaving assistance can reach the people of NK,” the USAID chief added.
Democracy 1918, an Azerbaijani pro-democracy movement, has announced its intent to cease its activities citing continued government pressure against their members and a lack of resources. Democracy 1918 announced that its congress voted on ceasing the movement’s activities on 10 September, stating that the ‘anti-democratic system’ in the country and the environment it created…
The message spread by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan that on September 10, around 09:45, the Defense Forces tried to carry out fortification works in the Martuni region, which were allegedly stopped as a result of the actions of the Azerbaijani units, is another disinformation.
Armenians face an urgent humanitarian crisis due to Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, resulting in severe shortages of food and medicine. US Senator Jacky Rosen wrote about it on the X (former Twitter) microblog. “I stand with the Armenian people in their call for humanitarian assistance, and call on Azerbaijan to lift its…
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation. Issues related to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of the illegal blocking of the Lachin Corridor, the accumulation of Azerbaijani troops around Nagorno-Karabakh, and the increasing tension on the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border were discussed. …
The Russian Foreign Ministry sent a note of protest to Armenia’s Ambassador in Moscow. Armenia has taken a number of unfriendly steps in recent days. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation issued a statement containing such an assessment, citing as examples: the start of the process of ratification of the Rome Statute…
Yuri Kim, Acting Deputy Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs of the US Department of State, called on all parties to unite to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. “Spoke with Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan today about our serious concerns over the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. We urge all sides to work together…
