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Azerbaijan Occupies Larges Swaths of Sovereign Armenia Resulting from their Aggression
U.S. Condemns Georgia’s Suspension of EU Accession Process
The U.S. has criticized Georgian Dream’s decision to halt Georgia’s EU accession, calling it a betrayal of democratic commitments and a move that heightens Kremlin influence. Citing police violence against peaceful protesters and anti-democratic actions, the U.S. has suspended its Strategic Partnership mechanism with Georgia and urged a return to the Euro-Atlantic path.
Canadian Journalist Neil Hauer Denied Entry to Turkey, Links Ban to Nagorno-Karabakh Reporting; Did Azerbaijan Influence It?
House Members Call for Classified Briefing on Turkey’s Ties to Hamas
More than three dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to offer a classified briefing on Turkey’s support for Hamas, raising concerns that the U.S.-designated terrorist group may relocate its headquarters to the NATO-allied country.
Azerbaijan’s Greenwashing of Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno- Karabakh and Genocidal Policy
Democracy Now: After 2023 Ethnic Cleansing of Armenians from Nagorno- Karabakh, Why Did Azerbaijan Get to Host COP29?
The Freedom House report, “Why Are There No Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh?” draws on more than 300 interviews with Karabakh Armenians who survived the attacks and described human rights violations, including the torture and mass killing of Armenians by Azerbaijani forces with impunity. The report also found ongoing violations in Nagorno- Karabakh as Azerbaijan destroys Armenian cultural monuments, churches, cemeteries and residential neighbourhoods.
Prominent Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among those who did not attend COP29 in protest. Instead, she spent time in Yerevan, Armenia. “Azerbaijan, as previous people here on the stage have said, is an extremely repressive state, a petrostate that is planning to expand fossil fuel production and is responsible for ethnic cleansing. It is absolutely nauseating, to say the least, the hypocrisy, the extreme hypocrisy, that this climate conference, COP29, is being held in that country right now,” stated Thunberg.
Armenia did not participate in the COP29 climate summit in Baku due to Azerbaijan’s refusal to free at least 23 Armenian political prisoners detained there. Meanwhile, other Armenian activists who planned to attend the talks were denied visas to Azerbaijan.
UN Experts Criticize Azerbaijan’s Role in Fast-Tracking Carbon Market Standards at COP29
European Center for Law & Justice New Report:
Human Rights in Azerbaijan: The Tragic Fate of Armenian, Azerbaijani, and French Prisoners
- Highlights the systematic human rights violations in Azerbaijan, emphasizing the ongoing repression of political opponents, journalists, and civil society.
- Highlights Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, with systematic efforts to erase cultural heritage and replace the displaced population with Azerbaijanis.
- Points out the use of torture and degrading treatment in Azerbaijani prisons, particularly targeting Armenian detainees and political dissidents.
- Underscores the plight of Armenian prisoners, mentioning emblematic cases like Ruben Vardanyan, who has faced arbitrary detention and alleged torture. Azerbaijan exploits international events, like hosting COP29, to divert attention from its human rights abuses while continuing repressive practices.
- Stresses the urgent need for international sanctions and interventions to ensure the release of detainees, uphold human rights, and prevent further atrocities.
Photo of the Week
Activists lie next to fake currency bills as they participate in a protest at the COP29 UN climate change conference in Baku.
Photo Courtesy: Reuters.
Driven By Fear From Nagorno-Karabakh
“My home in Stepanakert was located in a neighborhood considered the heart of the city. Most of the buildings here were constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This was old Stepanakert—the place where the city was born. Many of the buildings in this neighborhood are listed in the state registry of monuments, recognized as historical and cultural heritage sites. One of the goals of destroying this neighborhood is to wound our pride, undermine our moral values, and deprive us of the will to return.”
– Sergey Shahverdyan, a refugee from Nagorno-Karabakh
Security
Baku Threatens Polish President for His Visit to Armenian-Azerbaijani Border
Azerbaijan Occupies More than 200 Sq KM of Armenia
Azerbaijan again uses threats regarding Armenia’s internal affairs by criticizing the visit of Polish President Andrzej Duda to the Armenian-Azerbaijani border as part of his official visit to Armenia, which was conducted with representatives of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA). The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has issued a statement threatening the head of one of the major European countries.
Global ARM Leadership Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia
Global ARM President Tim Jemal and Global ARM Treasurer Greg Kahwajian held a productive meeting this morning with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Kristina Kvien.
A broad range of issues were discussed including U.S.- Armenia security and economic ties, justice for Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, the need for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages held in Baku and prospects for achieving a lasting, just and durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Armenian FM Mirzoyan to Skip CSTO Joint Meeting in Astanaa
Belgian Politicians Call on Azerbaijan to Pull Back Occupying Troops from Sovereign Territory of Armenia
20 members of the Belgian Federal Parliament, the Flemish Parliament, the Walloon Parliament and the Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region address the Azerbaijani Government and the Belgian government’s delegation to COP29, with three main demands:
- Liberation of the Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan;
- Protection of Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh;
- Withdrawal of the Azerbaijani forces from the occupied sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, as well as restraint of any kind of Azerbaijani aggression against the Republic of Armenia.
Armenia Unwaveringly Implements Provisions of Chemical Weapons Convention
Armenian President Outlines Key Areas of EU Cooperation for 2025
Armenia to Host 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in 2026
Economy
AmCham Armenia Hosts Kenneth Angell, Managing Director of DFC
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) hosted a meeting with Kenneth Angell, Managing Director of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
In line with its commitment to strengthening U.S., foreign, and local investment ties and building solid economic infrastructure, AmCham Armenia brought together its member companies for a broader discussion on sustainable development.
Armenia’s “Wings of Tatev” Named World’s Best Cable Car for Third Time at World Travel Awards 2024
The “Wings of Tatev” cable car has claimed the title of World’s Best Cable Car at the 2024 World Travel Awards, outshining competitors from seven countries. This marks its third win, showcasing Armenia’s tourism excellence and its contribution to the revival of the Tatev region.
Opinion
It’s Nagorno-Karabakh All Over Again In Northeastern Syria
By Michael Rubin
Azerbaijan Isn’t Reexporting Russian Gas to EU, Brussels Insists
By Gabriel Gavin
Growing energy ties between the South Caucasus country and Europe are intended to end dependency on Moscow.
Azerbaijan Treats the Khojaly Massacre as Original Sin, but its Narrative is Fiction
By Michael Rubin
Azerbaijan’s dictator embraces the Khojaly Myth to justify his family’s rule, but the United States and others should not.
Cop29 Climate Finance Deal Criticised as ‘Travesty of Justice’ and ‘Stage-Managed’ By Dharna Noor and Damian Carrington
Some countries say deal should not have been done and is ‘abysmally poor’ compared with what is needed.
COP29 Host Azerbaijan Guilty of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ During 2023 Attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh
By Neil Hauer
Azerbaijan carried out “ethnic cleansing” against the Armenian population 14 months ago in attacks on the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, a new report by the Washington-based non-profit organization Freedom House has concluded.
Trump’s Return: Global Authoritarianism and Armenia’s Struggle for Democracy
By Karena Avedissian
Countries like Armenia, with fledgling democracies heavily reliant on Western support for democratic development, are particularly vulnerable to the ripple effects of democratic decline in the West. Domestically, Armenia is already showing some of the same troubling warning signs seen there. For decades, the West has funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into strengthening political parties, supporting grassroots NGOs, and empowering women to run for office in developing democracies— an approach that has been crucial in contexts with limited local funding.
Azerbaijani Intolerance Endangers Armenians and International Critics as U.S. COP29 Delegates Face Attacks in Baku
Tatevik Hayrapetyan, a historian, expert in Azerbaijani studies, and former MP shed light on the alarming hostility faced by U.S. lawmakers during their recent visit to Baku for the COP29 climate summit. In an interview with The Armenian Report, she emphasized how the Azerbaijani government targeted Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), demonstrating a deep-seated intolerance toward those who criticize Azerbaijan’s policies on Armenians.
How Azerbaijan Disguises Its Obstruction of the Peace Process with Armenia
By Sossi Tatikyan
Azerbaijan doesn’t seem to be interested in a peace agreement but is aiming to achieve Armenia’s capitulation, jeopardize its sovereignty and security, and create conditions for new advances on its territory. The outgoing U.S. administration and the EU were encouraging Azerbaijan to conclude peace with Armenia through soft mediation.