09/07/2024
Today at the UN in Geneva took place an important presentation of the Human Rights violations of Azerbaijian concerning the ethnic cleansing Bakou committed against Nagorno Karabakh Armenians since December 12, 2022. A delegation of the Commission for the defense of the Rights of Nagorno Karabakh Armenians, headed By Vartan Oskanian (former Foreign Minister of Armenia) Armine Alexanian (former Vice Foreign Minister of Nagorno Karabakh( and Karnig Kerkonian (International lawyer) explained in front of a very attentive audience what follows:
The keys to peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan involve several critical measures:
Right of Return: Armenians displaced from Nagorno Karabakh must be allowed to return with international protection, ensuring their safety and democratic self-governance. This principle is essential for any peace agreement and sustainable peace.
Release of Hostages: Azerbaijan must release all Armenian hostages, including soldiers, civilians, and former Nagorno Karabakh officials. Sustainable peace requires resolving the hostage situation and addressing past crimes through a neutral international mechanism.
Protection of Cultural Heritage: Armenian cultural and religious sites in Nagorno Karabakh must be preserved. International efforts to protect these sites would build confidence and contribute to lasting peace.
International Oversight: Establish a transitional UN administration and peacekeeping force in Nagorno Karabakh to ensure the security and right of return for ethnic Armenians. This should include appointing a UN rapporteur and creating a fact-finding mission to document the situation.
Humanitarian Aid: Provide urgent humanitarian assistance to Nagorno Karabakh refugees in Armenia to alleviate their immediate needs and support their resettlement.
Ensuring these measures can address human rights violations, build trust, and lay the groundwork for a lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
International human rights law protects the right of forcibly displaced people to their territory of origin. Despite the challenges, the people of Nagorno-Ka...