A number of opposition lawmakers from Armenia’s parliament began a march from Tavush region to Yerevan, calling on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met in person with his Indian counterpart, Subramanyam Jaishankar, and held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov. There are now about 12,000 ethnic Armenian… Continue reading Armenia’s opposition deputies announce daily protests, begin march to Yerevan
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The Wounded Eaglet: A Photo Story of Karabakh
Demir Sonmez is of Kurdish and Armenian descent, originally from Turkey. He has been living in Geneva, Switzerland since the 1990s, where he is known as “the photographer of the oppressed”. When the 2020 Karabakh War started, the freelance photographer felt the need to be on the ground, with “his people”, as he told us. In… Continue reading The Wounded Eaglet: A Photo Story of Karabakh
Azerbaijani forces violate line of contact and advance positions in Karabakh
By Emilio Luciano Cricchio Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire and crossed the line of contact in Karabakh’s Askeran region. The incident, which occurred on March 24 at around 4pm, was reported by the Nagorno-Karabakh Information Center. According to the statement, Russian peacekeepers stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh are in negotiations to stop Azerbaijani forces from advancing any… Continue reading Azerbaijani forces violate line of contact and advance positions in Karabakh
From the Ukraine War to Azerbaijanis in Armenia: This Week In Fake News
By Hovhannes Nazaretyan This is part of the weekly series by #CivilNetCheck – an initiative that will look at the week’s fake news and dubious claims – circulating in Armenia (and about Armenia). No Proof Ukraine Supplied White Phosphorus Munitions to Azerbaijan Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Armenian social media overflowed with accusations that… Continue reading From the Ukraine War to Azerbaijanis in Armenia: This Week In Fake News
Armenia’s legal tools for preventing cultural destruction in Artsakh
In February, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Anar Karimov announced that a working group had been established to “remove the fictitious traces written by Armenians on Albanian religious temples,” in Artsakh. Attorney Yeghishe Kirakosyan gives a hint on how Armenia can legally prevent any kind of destruction of cultural heritage by Azerbaijan. Kirakosyan is a lawyer,… Continue reading Armenia’s legal tools for preventing cultural destruction in Artsakh
Armenia experiences another covid surge, prime minister also tests positive
By Emilio Luciano Cricchio 1,931 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Armenia on January 25, signalling another surge in new coronavirus cases. The Armenian Health Ministry reported that around 25% of all tests carried out on Tuesday came back with a positive result. On January 4, 3,429 people were receiving treatment for coronavirus. However,… Continue reading Armenia experiences another covid surge, prime minister also tests positive
Russia says Azerbaijan should allow OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to visit Karabakh
Yerevan replies to Baku’s statement regarding the border delimitation process. Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly Alen Simonyan meets with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Russia says Azerbaijan should allow the OSCE Minsk Group tovisit Karabakh in the near future. Armenia and Cyprus initiate new programs on military cooperation. The City of Paris… Continue reading Russia says Azerbaijan should allow OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to visit Karabakh
Armenia-Turkey delegations meet in Moscow
Envoys from Armenia and Turkey met for the first time in Moscow for new talks. Russia wants to begin the Armenia-Azerbaijan border demarcation process. An Armenian shepherd crossed into Azerbaijani controlled territory. Armenian Peacekeepers are departing from Kazakhstan. Credits: Ruptly
Fire Resumes on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
UPDATE: Armenia’s Defense Ministry reports that at roughly 5:30 pm local time on January 11, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces resumed fire on the eastern part of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Artillery and drones are being used. As of 6pm, the exchange of fire continues between the sides. So far, three soldiers have been wounded on the… Continue reading Fire Resumes on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
Azerbaijan returns 10 Armenian POWs in exchange for minefield maps
On Saturday, Azerbaijan handed over ten Armenian servicemen who were captured during the November 16 armed clashes on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in Syunik. According to Azerbaijani media, in exchange, the Armenian side provided Azerbaijan with maps of minefields in areas currently under Azerbaijani control. The exchange was carried out through Russian mediation. In a statement,… Continue reading Azerbaijan returns 10 Armenian POWs in exchange for minefield maps