Satellite imagery shows a new threat to the integrity of the 19th century Ghazanchetsots Armenian Cathedral in Shusha. Between April 25 and July 23, 2026, buildings arose on the grounds of the cathedral, encroaching on a sacred landscape. 1/3
About 2.000 monuments of Armenian history & culture remain in Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh, including 13 monastery complexes, 122 churches, 52 fortresses, thousands of khachkars, as well as 12 museums containing 20 thousand exhibits.
Armenians want peace
Erasing Nagorno Karabakh is NOT peace
Normalizing ethnic-cleansing is NOT peace
Abandoning Christian holy sites is NOT peace
Forsaking Armenian hostages/POWs is NOT peace
Accepting Azeri occupation of Armenia is NOT peace
Peace at gunpoint is NOT peace
Not @DiasporaGovAm organizing an Armenian National Youth forum, bringing youth from all over the world and NOT including a SINGLE Artsakhtsi voice :) good job caring about Artsakh
—Armenia leases a road to the 🇺🇸 for 99y for unhindered commercial use by Azerbaijan.
—No release of Armenian hostages.
—No return of ethnically cleansed Armenians.
—No Az troops withdrawal from 🇦🇲
—#Section907, prohibiting US aid to AZ, lifted
#EthnicCleansing is good business
@O_Decottignies@francediplo@AmbaFR_Armenie@JAF_Paris Merci pour ce partage, Mr l'ambassadeur. C'était un spectacle magique. Et il était temps que tout ce travail soit reconnu , enfin! Parfois, dans l'ombre il y a de vrais pépites méconnus.
✨ «Ֆրանսիայի հայ երիտասարդներ» (JAF Paris) միության «Անի» պարային համույթը փայլուն ավարտով եզրափակում է իր 25-ամյակը և միության 80-ամյակը նշանավորող հայաստանյան շրջագայությունը, որը հովանավորելու պատիվն ունեցա:
L'ensemble Ani de la Jeunesse arménienne de France (Paris) achève dans un feu d'artifice une tournée en Arménie qui marque ses 25 ans et les 80 ans de la JAF, et que j'ai eu l'honneur de parrainer. ✨
One of the best, bravest, and brightest young scholars of the Caucasus almost lost his life today. I hope, despite the madness all around, media outlets will pay attention to Bahruz Samadov’s unjust imprisonment in Azerbaijan
Révoltant.
« Je suis sûr que le peuple français et tous les combattants de la Liberté sauront honorer notre mémoire dignement », écrivait Missak Manouchian dans sa dernière lettre, quelques heures avant d'être fusillé par les nazis.
Avril 2025 : 110 ans après le déclenchement du #génocide#arménien perpétré en 1915 par le gvt Jeune-Turc, 33 ans après le pogrom🇦🇿anti-#ARM🇦🇲à Maragha #HautKarabakh, le Vatican juge bon de se faire OJD le relais de la réécriture de l’Histoire par l’État criminel d’#Azerbaïdjan🇦🇿
To the International Community:
As major Armenian diasporan organizations worldwide and NGOs working in the Republic of Armenia, we the undersigned, are writing to urge you to take immediate action to end Azerbaijan’s political persecution of Ruben Vardanyan, a globally-respected Armenian philanthropist and native of Armenia.
Now 18 months into captivity, under wretched conditions and charged with committing crimes against the Azerbaijani state by standing on the side of the Armenians of Nagorno- Karabagh during the 2020 war and its aftermath, Mr. Vardanyan recently went on a hunger strike. His intention is to underscore the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further violations of his basic human right to a fair trial that conforms with international laws of justice.
During a brief phone call with his family from a Baku prison on February 19, 2025, Mr. Vardanyan cited Azerbaijan’s blatant violations of due process and international standards. He highlighted serious procedural violations that have tainted the proceedings and reaffirmed that his persecution is part of a broader effort to criminalize Armenians who have supported or shown solidarity with the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabagh (also referred to as Artsakh in the Armenian language.)
Mr. Vardanyan outlined his ill-treatment in detention, how he has been coerced to sign falsified case materials, and denied the right to prepare a defense, just to name a few of Azerbaijan's tactics to undermine his human rights and render his conviction a foregone conclusion.
Regrettably, Mr. Vardanyan's previous appeal to international organizations and the media regarding the gross human rights violations against Armenian detainees went unanswered, leading to even graver consequences. His current hunger strike is not only a protest but a dire warning—continued silence and inaction will only worsen the plight of Armenian prisoners of war and detained civilians illegally held by Azerbaijan.
We strongly urge you to take a resolute stance against the Aliyev regime to defend justice, human dignity, and the rule of law, before it’s too late. We ask you to demand:
• Justice for all Armenian political prisoners and prisoners of war illegally held in Baku
• An immediate and thorough investigation into the mistreatment of Ruben Vardanyan and the ongoing violations of his human rights to a fair trial
• Transparency and accountability in judicial proceedings by ensuring access for independent international observers and legal representatives
• Urgent action to compel Azerbaijan to uphold its international obligations and end the politically-motivated persecution of Armenian citizens
We look forward to your decisive action in addressing this urgent matter and would greatly appreciate your reporting your efforts and findings to us in a timely manner.
Respectfully yours,
Armenian General Benevolent Union Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Aznavour Foundation
Afeyan Foundation “ARBANE” Pan-Armenian Projects Foundation H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Orran Teach For Armenia The Armenian Legal Defense Front Tufenkian Foundation We Are Our Mountains