Rima Sargsyan #FreeArmenianHostages

#FreeArmenianHostages #RecognizeArtsakh, stand up for justice! RT not endorsement.

[Yana Avanesyan @ianaavanesian]

After 10 years, ECtHR has found violations of Art. 2/3 in April War case: unlawful killing of a wounded Armenian soldier by Azerbaijanis, followed by severe mistreatment of body, incl. beheading, resulting psychological suffering for family&inability to conduct a proper burial.

[Simon Maghakyan @simonforco]

Confirmation via @planet that Azerbaijan has recently flattened the majestic Holy Mother of God—the mother cathedral of ethnically cleansed Stepanakert—along with the nearby Surb Hakob (St James) Church. I thank Planet Labs for providing the imagery for my UK Parliament testimony

[Nara @nmatini]

If you want to understand how useless @UNESCO is…👇

Here are just some of the churches Azerbaijan has demolished in the past 2 years in ethnically cleansed #NagornoKarabakh.

That didn’t stop it from being elected as a Member of the #UNESCO World Heritage Committee…
#Shame

[Karabakh Records @KarabakhRecords]

🇦🇲🇦🇿 The Aliyev family openly promotes territorial claims against #Armenia under the guise of “cultural” projects

In #Azerbaijan, the ideology of the so-called “Western Azerbaijan” is now being openly and systematically promoted. It has long moved beyond isolated publications and has become an element of state propaganda. In Baku, a book presentation titled “Irevan: Echoes of History and Lost Heritage” was held with the support of Leyla Aliyeva. The event was attended by Leyla Aliyeva herself, as well as Alyona Aliyeva, the daughter-in-law of Ilham Aliyev.

During the event, the sovereign territory of #Armenia was effectively presented as part of the so-called “Western Azerbaijan,” with participants explicitly emphasizing state support for this narrative. This serves as yet another clear indication that #Baku is not abandoning its territorial claims against Armenia.

All of this clearly demonstrates that this is not a private cultural initiative, but a deliberate political and ideological campaign driven from above and implemented with the involvement of members of the ruling family. Under the cover of books, exhibitions, and cultural events, a distorted version of history is being promoted to serve territorial claims against #Armenia. The participation of Leyla Aliyeva and Alyona Aliyeva adds further weight, visibility, and political legitimacy to this campaign.

[Artsakh Monuments @ArtsakhMon]

Holy Mother of God Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the capital of the Republic of Artsakh, Stepanakert. The architect of the church is Gagik Yeranosyan. Since coming under Azerbaijani control, the church is considered to be at risk.
#Artsakh

[Nara @nmatini]

Azerbaijan demolished this church in Stepanakert, #NagornoKarabakh.🤬

[Karabakh Records @KarabakhRecords]

The Surb Astvatsatsin Church in #Stepanakert was not just a place of worship — it was a shelter and a source of protection for the #Armenian people during the war, where civilians sought refuge from Azerbaijani attacks. Today, that church has been deliberately destroyed by Azerbaijani forces.

This is not only an attack against Armenians. It is a direct attack against Christian heritage and the values of the entire #Christian world.

At the same time, there are documented cases of #Azerbaijani soldiers committing acts of vandalism against Christian symbols — desecrating churches, damaging sacred spaces, and defiling images of Jesus Christ.

Yet, when similar acts occur elsewhere, the international community reacts immediately with condemnation. But when #Armenian churches are destroyed and #Christian symbols are desecrated in #Artsakh, there is silence.

Why is there no equal response?
Why is this destruction ignored?
Is this selective outrage — or a deliberate refusal to hold Azerbaijan accountable?

Silence in the face of such actions is not neutrality. It is complicity.

[David Galstyan @Aeternum7]

Loss of property, right of return, search for justice: #Artsakh residents apply to the ECHR

https://t.co/2JFowpfZOU

#Armenia #Azerbaijan

[Marut Vanyan @marutvanian]

When Azerbaijan demolished the Nagorno-Karabakh parliament building, it did so in a very ostentatious manner, but what will people say when they see bulldozers demolishing a giant Christian church?

The videos that have been circulated show that the church is no longer there.

[Karabakh Records @KarabakhRecords]

The destruction of Surb Astvatsatsin Church in #Stepanakert, carried out on the eve of the 111th anniversary of the #Armenian Genocide, is yet another piece of evidence of a deliberate and systematic policy aimed at erasing Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage.

This church, built in the architectural style of #Zvartnots, was one of the most important spiritual symbols of the city. Notably, this is already the second church in Stepanakert to have been destroyed by the #Azerbaijani side over the past month, following the demolition of Surb Hakob Church. These actions are an integral part of a state policy aimed at the gradual erasure of the #Armenian historical presence and the implementation of what can be described as “cultural genocide.”

[Karabakh Records @KarabakhRecords]

The destruction of Saint Hakob Church in #Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, has become yet another indication of Azerbaijan’s deliberate policy aimed at erasing #Armenian cultural and spiritual heritage.

Saint Hakob Church was a relatively modern, yet deeply symbolic religious structure. Its foundation was laid in September 2005, and construction was completed in early 2007. The church was built with the support of Armenian-American benefactor Nerses Yepremyan in memory of his late son, Hakob Yepremyan.

[Karabakh Records @KarabakhRecords]

Azerbaijan has destroyed the “Theatrical Fountain” in occupied #Stepanakert, one of the city’s symbols, ARCTA Artsakh said.

It should be recalled that the area surrounding the theater has also undergone major changes. It was in this very district that #Azerbaijan had previously demolished the old #Armenian quarter, later building the so-called “Victory Park” on its site.

[Zartonk Media @ZartonkMedia]

Korean Blogger Exposes Artsakh Under Azerbaijani Occupation, Revealing Empty Cities, Tourist Scams & Erasure of Centuries of Indigenous Armenian Identity
➖➖➖
A Korean travel blogger has shared a rare recent video documenting his journey through Artsakh, offering one of the few firsthand looks into the region under Azerbaijani occupation following the 2023 ethnic cleansing of its indigenous Armenian population. Traveling through Shushi, Askeran, and Stepanakert, YoungMin Skies captures empty streets, damaged landmarks, and what he describes as a systematic effort to erase Armenian traces and reshape the identity of the occupied region.

His trip into Artsakh was part of a group tour, after attempts to obtain an individual permit proved nearly impossible. Visitors were not allowed to leave the van at any point, and access to sites was strictly controlled, shaping the narrative presented during the visit.

The blogger also drew personal parallels between his family history in North Korea and the Armenians who have been cut off from their historical lands, highlighting a shared experience of displacement and loss.

He described his drive through largely deserted territory as haunting. Upon reaching Stepanakert, the former capital, his first impressions were stark: “Tragedy, sadness. Everywhere you go, it’s just empty houses.”

At the city’s entrance, he noted the heavy presence of Azerbaijani state symbols, including flags and music blasting through the streets.

“Not enough Azerbaijani flags and blasting Azeri music. I get it, we’re in Azerbaijan,” he said.

The blogger highlighted widespread abandonment and damage across the city. Many Armenian landmarks had been destroyed, remodeled, or repurposed. Yet the iconic “We Are Our Mountains” monument, also known as “Grandma and Grandpa,” remained intact. He interpreted this as a political decision: although the authorities appear intent on erasing Armenian heritage, the monument was left as a carefully controlled symbol to show that the government dictates which elements of the past are allowed to remain.

“It is the only Armenian symbol standing here, because the government says it stays, despite wanting everything Armenian to be gone,” he said.

Repeated requests to visit Armenian cultural and religious landmarks were blocked or redirected. Notably, he was denied proper access to the Holy Mother of God Cathedral in Stepanakert, one of the city’s most significant religious and cultural sites.

“I wanted to see the main cultural icon here, which is the church, but they kept shutting us down… which made me suspicious about what they’re doing to it,” he said.

According to the blogger, the group repeatedly asked to be shown more about Armenian history in the region, but they were repeatedly told they were running late. Ultimately, they were not shown much and received little information about the Armenian presence that once shaped the city.

He also documented the destruction of former Armenian government and educational buildings. The former Artsakh parliament had reportedly been demolished and replaced with a “victory park,” while Artsakh State University had been renamed and remodeled after the war to reflect a new identity.

“It is completely unrecognizable,” he said, reflecting on the city’s cultural and administrative landmarks.

Throughout the visit, the tour consistently emphasized Azerbaijani narratives, leaving little room for independent exploration. By the end, the blogger said frustration had set in.

“Stepanakert was supposed to be the highlight… but instead, we did not step foot in the city. The controlled narrative was getting tiresome.”

Beyond the tours and cultural restrictions, the blogger also reported being scammed by local hotels. He described poor service, hidden charges, and deceptive practices, estimating that the incidents cost him around $2,400 in total damages.

He also noted the stark contrast between the region’s display of oil wealth and the lack of real substance beneath the carefully curated image.

The video is one of the rare recent firsthand accounts from an outside traveler, sharing footage and observations from Artsakh. It shows a region undergoing heavy transformation, where Armenian cultural traces are being systematically erased and the region’s identity is being tightly controlled and reshaped.

[Nara @nmatini]

Turks glorifying their Hitler—the perpetrator of the #ArmenianGenocide.

In Berlin. In Germany.

With the authorization of Berlin administration.

WTF is wrong with this world…

@GermanyDiplo @_FriedrichMerz @JoWadephul @polizeiberlin
@kaiwegner @RegBerlin #Shame

[Nara @nmatini]

@tparsi @nancykric It all started in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020 when the whole world chose not to see Azerbaijan’s (helped by Israel) war crimes and whitewashed them for their oil and gas… Russia saw it… Israel saw it…

https://t.co/XqEcrXAvEI

[Nara @nmatini]

@ThatchEffendi They didn’t leave, they were expelled. They say they were kept under house arrest in one home for the last 4 months, and were handed to the Armenian side without even understanding what’s going on.

[Ani Poghosyan @aniboghoss]

1) There’s nothing “radical” about wanting freedom for illegally jailed human beings 2) not surprising that a dictatorial regime shill is shocked that people can protest against their own government and not get jailed

[Javid Ahmedov @ahmedov_javid]

When I asked my history teacher about Armenia, he claimed Armenians came from India and were descended from Gypsies. Racism against Gypsies is common in Azerbaijan; teachers often linked Armenians to marginalized groups to encourage prejudice.

[Javid Ahmedov @ahmedov_javid]

Look at this madness in an Azerbaijani school. This is how they brainwash young people. School has become a venue for propaganda, not for education. Students role-play capturing an Armenian and forcing him to say “Karabakh is Azerbaijan.” What a shame for education!

[Nara @nmatini]

Right before Azerbaijan’s genocidal blockade of #NagornoKarabakh, it signed a massive ad deal with @CNN. During the 9-month blockade—when 120,000 Armenians were deprived of food, heating, and medical care @CNN aired ZERO TV reports. ZERO. The same goes for @BBC.