The Human Rights Defender of Armeniapublished a preliminary report on the results of fact-finding activities conducted at the places of registration of forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh, Ombudsperson’s press office reports.    The Human Rights Defender Ms. Anahit Manasyan published a preliminary report in English on the results of the fact-finding activities conducted by her…

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov discussed the process of normalization of relations between Baku and Yerevan during a meeting with US Secretary of State, Senior Adviser on Caucasus Negotiations Louis Bono, the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan reported.   The MFA report stated that during the meeting, ideas were exchanged on the agenda of bilateral and…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia expressed its deep condolences to the people of Afghanistan in connection with the devastating earthquake in the west of the country on its X microblog (formerly Twitter).   “Our deep sympathy to the Afghani people affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the Western Provinces…

US President Joe Biden has ordered “additional support” for Israel after the attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas, the White House said Sunday, without giving further details.   “The President directed additional support for Israel in the face of this unprecedented terrorist assault by Hamas,” the White House said in a statement.   The announcement…

European Council President Charles Michel referred to the upcomming Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Brussels in his X (former Twitter) microblog, reminding about the Karabakh Armenians’ security and rights.    “In preparation of Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Brussels, I had a call with President of Azerbaijan Aliyev. Expressed EU’s commitment to Armenian-Azerbaijani normalisation process. Reiterated the need for mutual respect…

Turkish security forces attacked Kurdish militants in northern Syria and eastern Turkey, and Ankara said it will continue to destroy their capabilities across the region as conflict escalated on Friday nearly a week after a bomb attack in Ankara, Reuters reports.    After U.S. forces shot down a Turkish drone in northern Syria on Thursday,…

A fire broke out in a shop located in the market area of Masalli town, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan reported.   Employees of the state fire service and law enforcement agencies of the Ministry of Emergency Situations arrived at the scene.   According to preliminary information, the fire broke out in the…

Russia has initiated supplies of 15,000 metric tons of gasoline and 20,000 metric tons of diesel fuel to Armenia at the request of Yerevan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.   “In response to the address of Armenian leadership, Russia has started supplies of petroleum products the republic needs. This refers to 15,000 metric tons of…

The Office of the Human Righst Defender of Azerbaijan has released a statement following a meeting with Ruben Vardanyan, the former Minister of State of Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian businessman, and philanthropist, who was arrested by Azerbaijani authorities due to his position in Nagorno-Karabakh.   According to reports from the Office of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, Ruben…

U.S. Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Representatives Jim Costa (D-CA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA) were joined by a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers in calling on the Biden Administration to take immediate measures to prevent an Azerbaijani invasion of Armenia.   “The opportunity to prevent further aggression by Azerbaijani forces and an…

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz met in Granada with Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia.    The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz underlined their…

EUMA monitors regularly talk to local population, mission said in a statement.   “As part of human security patrols,  EUMA monitors regularly talk to local population, such as a shepherd from Navur village, to report to EU how the conflict affects their day-to-day life. EUMA contributes to human security  of local population at the Armenia-Azerbaijan…

The lack of adequate reaction from the relevant international and regional structures and strong measures in response to the clear incompliance of Azerbaijan with its legally binding obligations allowed the latter to further pursue its aggressive policies with impunity, Armenia’s permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Mher Margaryan said in a statement at the UNGA78…

Armenians forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia will get humanitarian aid from Lithuania, Foreign Minister of the country Gabrielius Landsbergis stated.  “Lithuania is sending €350k humanitarian aid to Armenia to help address the immediate needs of those who fled from Nagorno-Karabakh. We support Armenia’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and the path of democracy chosen by the Armenian…

Azerbaijani news media reports that Ilham Aliyev refused to go to Spain, where a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was planned as part of the European Political Community Summit. European Council head Charles Michel, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron would also participate in the meeting.   According to the…

The EU and the US have appealed to Moscow to hold a meeting on the subject of Nagorno-Karabakh before the crisis begins. Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced this during the briefing. Commenting on the meeting of the parties in Istanbul, which was described as ‘secret’ in the media, Maria Zakharova…

Anne-Laurence Petel, member of French National Assembly, Chair of France-Armenia parliamentarian friendship group, referred to the vote in Armenian Parliament on Rome Statute.   “The Armenian Parliament today ratified the Rome Statute and membership in the International Criminal Court. Bravo to the deputies of Armenia for this courageous vote. No offense to Moscow, this is…

“Deputy Minister Cirielli has allocated 4 million euros of funds (MAECI – Development Cooperation) in favor of the Red Cross for urgent interventions in favor of the populations of Nagorno-Karabakh” Italy’s Foraign Minstry said in a statement.    “To address the rapid increase in humanitarian needs in Nagorno-Karabakh and to support the tens of thousands…

Russia’s failure to ensure peace and security in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is a ‘betrayal’ of the Armenian people, Charles Michel told Euronews on Monday.   The European Council President condemned Russia’s peacekeeping forces, present in Nagorno-Karabakh since a peace deal was brokered by Moscow in 2020, for standing aside as Baku launched its military…

Statements from Yerevan about the possibility of leaving the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) are a sovereign choice, but Moscow hopes that “no temporary administrations” will destroy ties between Russia and Armenia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.   “If, as some leaders of Armenia have announced, now, disappointed with Russia and the CSTO,…

The Russian peacekeeping contingent reported of a violation of the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh.   “One violation of the ceasefire was recorded. In the city of Stepanakert, an unknown person shot from a sniper weapon in the direction of the Russian-Azerbaijani patrol service. There are no casualties.   The command of the Russian peacekeeping force is…

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), General Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, at a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Armen Grigoryan, emphasized the need for efforts by all parties to establish peace and security in the Caucasus region, warning against changes in the geography of the region, Mehr reports.   During his visit to Tehran, Secretary…

Pope Francis on Sunday (1 October) urged dialogue on both sides of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia to end the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh.   ”I renew my call for dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia, hoping that talks between the parties, with the support of the international community, will foster a lasting agreement that…

Azerbaijan has spent months trying to starve out the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh, US Senator Ed Markey wrote in his microblog of X (former Twitter). “Now, the military has launched an assault on the region that has worsened this crisis and sparked mass displacement. Unacceptable. We must hold the Azerbaijani government accountable,” he stated. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus has strongly condemned the military operation of Azerbaijan on September 19 and 20 in Nagorno-Karabakh and the flagrant violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of November 9, 2020.   “As a result of Azerbaijan’s aggression, tens of thousands of Armenians have been displaced from their ancestral homes. Undoubtedly, these…

Anne Toft Sørensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Armenia and Georgia, informed about the humanitarian aid planned for Armenia in her X (former Twitter) microblog. “Denmark allocates 1 million Danish Kroners in humanitarian aid to Armenia through the Danish Red Cross,” the statement reads. 

On Tuesday, Parliament will debate the dire situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan’s recent military seizure of the mountainous South Caucasus enclave, the press service of the European Parliament reports.    “Azerbaijan’s latest offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September saw Baku regain military control of the long-disputed region and has resulted in a mass exodus of…

In an interview with Table.Media, Robin Wagener, coordinator of cooperation with the South Caucasus at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, did not rule out that almost all residents of Nagorno-Karabakh may leave the region, fleeing the consequences of Azerbaijan’s military operation.   “For several days now, convoys of cars with tens of thousands of…

USAID issued a statement by Administrator Samantha Power. The statement reads:    “This week, I traveled to Armenia to hear directly from the people fleeing their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh in the wake of Azerbaijan’s September 19-20 attacks. The United States is deeply concerned about the safety of vulnerable populations in Nagorno-Karabakh and the more than…

French Foreign Ministry issued a statement on assistance to Armenia.    “France is resolutely committed alongside Armenia and the Armenian people and in support of refugees forced to flee their land and their homes.   Upon decision of Minister Catherine Colonna, France will provide additional financial assistance of 7m €”, the Ministry posted on it…