Rescuers discovered the bodies of four more people in the landslide-hit racha-Lechkhumi’s Shovi resort of the Oni municipality in Georgia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reported, confirming the rise of the death toll to six, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. The MIA safely evacuated 140 more people from the disaster area and reported no…
During the discussion in the UN Security Council, the representative of Switzerland, speaking about the food crisis as a result of conflicts in the world, also touched on the issue of blocking the Lachin corridor. According to the diplomat, the International Committee of the Red Cross sometimes does not have the opportunity to carry…
Important call with Armenia FM Ararat Mirzoyan on humanitarian situation affecting Karabakh Armenians, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, tweeted. “Reiterated EU support to reopen Lachin corridor without delay to enable humanitarian aid delivery. Key to return to dialogue in good faith, including between Baku and Karabakh Armenians,”…
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, referred to the closure of Lachin corridor. “Important call with Armenia Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on humanitarian situation affecting Karabakh Armenians. Reiterated EU support to reopen Lachin corridor without delay to enable humanitarian aid delivery. Key to return to dialogue in…
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a surprise military drill Wednesday on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran, AP reports. The drill focused primarily on Abu Musa Island, though the Guard also landed forces on the Greater Tunb…
Azerbaijan’s aggression is horrendous and unrelenting, Congressman Adam Schiff said in a Twitter post. “Humanitarian aid to the people of Artsakh isn’t a provocation, it’s a necessity. Azerbaijan MUST allow humanitarian resources through the Lachin corridor, and the US must stand with Armenia and Artsakh,” the Congressman said.
The United States State Department has once again urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to reach “difficult compromises” to be able to reach a peace agreement. “As we have said consistently, we do believe that a peace agreement is within reach,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a press briefing on August 1. “It’s…
Gegham Stepanyan, Nagorno-Karabakh Ombudsperson, presented current situation at the site. “The humanitarian access ban by Azerbaijan since June 15, 2023 has further deepened the deprivations and sufferings of Artsakh people under the seven-month-long blockade. The absolute absence of the most essential foodstuffs and vitally important products dramatically decreases the quality of people’s life, leading…
Azerbaijan continues to illegally close the Lachin Corridor and does not allow humanitarian aid allocated by Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh to reach the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, where there is a serious humanitarian crisis due to Azerbaijan’s complete blockade of the corridor. In a conversation with journalists on July 31, Vardan Sargsyan, a representative of the working…
Samantha Power, USAID Administrator referred to the ongoing complete blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan. “Food insecurity and shortages of medical supplies in Nagorno-Karabakh are very troubling. The Lachin corridor is critical for getting lifesaving supplies to the people of NK. I join US State Secretary Antony Blinken’s call for the free transit of commercial…
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chaired by Senator Robert Menendez, issued a statement on current full blockade of Lachin Corridor. “ICRC has served as a lifeline to Nagorno-Karabakh. Then Azerbaijan cut off its last remaining source of essential food and medicine. More than 7 months into Azerbaijan’s blockade, the time is now for the…
Tiny Kox, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), issued the following statement today: “Given the further deterioration of the humanitarian and human rights situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, I recall the Assembly’s request of 20 June, to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, to organise a fact-finding…
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov left for Turkey on an official visit. According to the report, “In the framework of the visit, Minister Bayramov will have meetings with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other high-ranking officials.”
Argentine lawyer, First Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (2003-2012) Luis Moreno Ocampo published several tweets announcing his willingness to help Nagorno-Karabakh. He also intends to publish a report on Ilham Aliyev’s actions against Nagorno-Karabakh within a week at the request of the Nagorno-Karabakh President. Luis Moreno Ocampo noted that it is a great…
The Russian peacekeeping contingent recorded three violations of the ceasefire regime in the Lachin Corridor, there were no casualties. This was stated in the official bulletin of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. “The command of the Russian peacekeeping troops is conducting an investigation on the fact jointly with the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides,”…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan issued a statement, stating once again that allegedly the Armenian side is spreading false statements regarding the tense humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan made accusations against the international community because of “biased statements made against Azerbaijan by a number of countries…
The Turkish President called for increased cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the fight against terrorism and Islamophobia during the ceremony where the new Iranian Ambassador to Ankara presented his letter of credence, Turkey’s Government reports. Iran’s new Ambassador to Ankara, Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on…
Edmon Marukyan, Armenia’s Ambassador-at-Large presented the situation in the border area of Kornidzor on his Twitter. “Today the representatives of diplomatic corps and international organizations accredited in Armenia visited the humanitarian convoy in the Kornidzor sector, where humanitarian convoy of lorries loaded with aid is stuck at the entrance to the Lachin Corridor since…
,,I am extremely concerned about the serious humanitarian and human rights situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, and my thoughts go out to the residents who are bearing the brunt of this situation. I strongly repeat my previous calls to restore the free movement along the Lachine corridor. I draw attention to the intern measures indicated by the…
Turkish Journalist Uzay Bulut referred to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. “That Armenians of Artsakh have for centuries struggled through blood, sweat and tears to preserve their ancestral homeland makes the Azeri blockade even more intolerable. Armenians of Artsakh have overcome all historic difficulties. Hopefully, they will also overcome this one”, Bulut tweeted.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili wrapped up his visit to China. “During historic visit to China, I am proud to announce the elevation of Georgia-China co-operation to the level of strategic partnership. Following the meeting with President Xi Jinping, I am confident that this milestone will allow us to strengthen our partnership and unleash…
Member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas has expressed grave concern over the obstruction of humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan refused to let through an Armenian relief convoy from entering Lachin Corridor. Fourlas, the Chair of the European Parliament – Armenia Friendship Group, told Armenpress that it is imperative for the European Union…
French Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and Lachin Corridor. The statement reads: “France deplores Azerbaijan’s persistent blocking of the Lachin corridor, which contradicts the commitments made under the ceasefire agreements and is detrimental to the negotiation process. It gives its full support to the declaration of the High Representative…
Patrick Karam, member of Regional council of Île-de-France, referred to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. “A genocide is underway in Nagorno-Karabakh perpetrated by a criminal regime that has implemented a relentless blockade that deprives unfortunate Armenian civilians of food and medicine. The silence of the international community is culpable”, Karam tweeted.
Anne Boillon, French Ambassador to Azerbaijan supported EU top diplomat’s statement on Lachin Corridor. “It is incumbent on the Azerbaijani authorities to guarantee safety and freedom of movement along the Lachin corridor imminently and not to permit the crisis to escalate further”, she quoted Josep Borrell’s statement in her tweet.
More than 600 firefighters backed by 40 aircraft have been battling to control a wildfire for a second day in the Turkish southern tourist district of Kemer on Wednesday(July 26), Reuters reports. Turkish media reported the effected area was more than 180 hectares of ground but was not yet threatening residential areas. Video…
The ICRC is doing a tremendous job in very challenging circumstances on the ground, Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, tweeted. “It is important that they are able to operate freely. The EU is taking their warnings seriously,” he added. The International Committee of the Red Cross…
Freedom House international human rights organization has urged Azerbaijan to allow to provide vital humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh that has been under blockade by more than six months. The organization has also called on Azerbaijan to immediately work to ensure freedom of movement by opening the Lachin corridor, guaranteeing unrestricted movement of individuals, vehicles…
Azerbaijani Foreign ministry referred to the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) statement on July 25, 2023. The Red Cross, in particular noted: “Despite persistent efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is not currently able to bring humanitarian assistance to the civilian population through the Lachin corridor or through any other routes,…
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, together with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, attended the official opening of Georgia’s Embassy in Zagreb, Georgian Government Press Office reports. Irakli Garibashvili and Andrej Plenković addressed the attending audience with speeches and spoke about the importance of the Embassy’s inauguration. “Today we commemorate the 30th anniversary of…
