For nine months, Azerbaijan has targeted the Nagorno-Karabakh region and deprived more than 120,000 Armenians of critical resources including food and medicine. Our bipartisan letter calls on the State Department to sanction individuals associated with these military attacks.
Armenia, one of the world's oldest and greatest civilizations, was invaded and occupied by Muslim Turks from Central Asia beginning in the 11th century (first by the Seljuk and then the Ottomans).
That part occupied by Turks came to be called western Armenia. In that part of Armenia, Turks took over Armenian lands, turning Armenians and other Christians into second-class subjects. Armenian properties were looted; their churches destroyed and abused. In 1915, Turks conducted the 20th century's first genocide against Armenians. They have eventually erased the entire Armenian-Christian demographic presence and cultural heritage in those same lands where Armenians were once indigenous.
In eastern Armenia, which was under Russian influence and control, the Armenian demography, language and cultural-religious heritage has remained. In 1991, Armenians declared independence from the USSR and established the Republic of Armenia.
Historically, Turkish rule has meant impoverishment, degradation, and the eventual destruction of all non-Muslim peoples. There is no exception to this rule: Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians, and Jews in Turkey are all on the verge of extinction. Yazidis have become nearly extinct with only a handful of Yazidi individuals left.
Meanwhile, the president of Azerbaijan now calls Armenia “western Azerbaijan”. Turkey’s president has repeatedly expressed his admiration for the Ottomans who planned the 1915 Genocide.
I've read some posts claiming the government of Armenia is about to make more concessions to Turkey and Azerbaijan regarding southern Armenia. What a fatal, devastating mistake that would be for Armenians! You cannot "normalize" your relations with unrepentant regimes that aim to wipe you out from the map. Especially if you are Armenia, surrounded by two genocidal regimes, Turkey and Azerbaijan.
In Artsakh, several thousand people have remained, & seems all of them are waiting for their turn to flee.
The rest are either in Armenia or on their way.
Nobody is ready to live under Azerbaijani subjugation & endure tough threats.
What is this if not genocide with intl support?
Imaginez Perpignan, Rouen, Besançon ou Orléans vidées en 1 semaine de toute leur population. C'est ce qu'il se passe dans le Caucase où l'#Artsakh sera dans quelques jours intégralement dépeuplé par les Azéris de ses 120.000 habitants #armeniens installés là depuis 2500 ans.
This is what ethnic cleansing looks like in the 21st century — massive arteries of traffic, every vehicle packed with families fleeing an unfathomable future, swiftly draining away the lifeblood of an historic land. By midnight (29.9) 100,000+ will have departed Nagorno-#Karabakh
Farzaliyev Elnur, a war veteran of Azerbaijan, tells how he cut off the heads and ears of Armenians and divided their bodies into two parts.
He also says that he brought the ears cut off from the Armenian bodies to his village and gave them to the Azeri people.
The video was broadcast by the AzeriFreedom YouTube channel. This maniac is treated like a hero by the others who participated in the broadcast.
Armenian soccer player Henrikh Mkhitaryan has called on international leaders to “stand up against ethnic cleansing” in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region https://t.co/GnBjRKsgkC
#HautKarabakh | La France est résolument engagée aux côtés de l’Arménie et du peuple arménien et en soutien aux réfugiés forcés de fuir leur terre et leur foyer.
👉Sur décision de @MinColonna la 🇫🇷 apportera une aide financière supplémentaire de 7m€
➡️https://t.co/XbYmZG0oMF
Shame on you @vonderleyen Your energy partner is a Genocidal dictator who starved, killed and forcibly displaced my people. We will not forgive nor forget your realpolitik. His master Erdogan wouldn’t even let you sit next to the men. How could you sleep at night ?
Change your position. Let it be known that Azerbaijan’s actions are inexcusable tantamount to genocide and that you will use your power to convince the EU to sanction Azerbaijan and find other sources of energy if needed or something to redeem yourself.
#HautKarabagh | « La France se tiendra aux côtés de l’Arménie, et du droit international »
🎙️ @EmmanuelMacron a rappelé le plein soutien de la France, sur le plan humanitaire, pour une paix durable, et pour que les droits des minorités soient respectés.
It became known what US President Joe Biden wrote in his letter to Nikol Pashinyan. Today, the head of the USAID Samantha Power delivered to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan the letter of US President Joe Biden, in which he says:
"His Excellency Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
I send you and the people of Armenia my best wishes on the occasion of Independence Day. This year, as we celebrate this great occasion, we also mourn the deaths of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh.
I have asked Samantha Power, one of the most important members of my cabinet, to personally convey to you the strong support of the United States and my administration for Armenia's pursuit of a dignified and stable regional peace that guarantees your sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democracy.
Armenia has demonstrated its commitment to that goal by engaging in peace talks with Azerbaijan, as well as implementing important economic reforms, improving government accountability, and strengthening democratic institutions. I assure you that the United States will continue to support Armenia in its efforts to strengthen democracy in the country and establish stability in your neighborhood.
The United States is committed to working with your government to address the humanitarian needs arising from the recent violence, which Ms. Power will discuss with you in detail. We will also continue to strengthen our cooperation on energy diversification, resilience, and security, as demonstrated by our recent military exercises.
Armenia's rich history has inspired nations and people everywhere to strive for freedom and justice. And the American Armenian community continues to be a source of strength in my own country. I hope to continue deepening and strengthening the ties between our states and peoples in the coming year", the US president wrote in his letter to the Prime Minister of Armenia.
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