02/09/2026
Today, on the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Artsakh, we stand with the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, who mark this day in exile.
On 2 September 1991, the people of Artsakh made a democratic choice to live in freedom, security and dignity, building democratic institutions and preserving their identity and heritage in their ancestral homeland.
Following Azerbaijan’s military offensive in 2023, more than 100,000 Armenians were forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. Their displacement cannot erase their history, identity or fundamental rights.
The EU has a responsibility to ensure that peace is not built on permanent displacement. Europe must demand accountability, defend the rights of the displaced and support their right to a safe, dignified and collective return.
At EFA, we believe that the rights of peoples cannot simply disappear through forced displacement. Exile cannot be the final chapter of Artsakh.
The people of Artsakh must not be forgotten. Europe must act 🇪🇺✊