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The theft of Artsakh
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others stiffen.”
—Billy Graham, American evangelist and author (1918-2018)
Unfortunately, there was no “brave man” to take a stand against the unprovoked and brutal attack by the Azerbaijani government on Artsakh, an autonomous Armenian enclave in the South Caucasus, and her 120,000 indigenous inhabitants. Prior to the attack, the 9-month blockade of Artsakh’s Berdzor (Lachin) Corridor—the lifelin
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Dear Knarik, I read your beautiful well described article about Artsakh. Full of experience in sharing our history to others and your personal involvement. Activism is not only part of your blood but also in your family!
Keep writing…….
Vahe
I just read your article on Artsakh. It was very informative and eye opening.
Between Israel and Azerbaijan, I’m not sure which country has the viler government.
Knarik, you always provide readers of the Weekly such well researched, insightful and engrossing articles. ‘The Theft of Artsakh’ is no exception. It informs, educates, motivates, and inspires. Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of our brethren in Artsakh is a tragedy that has broken our hearts, but not our spirit. The indomitable will and resilience of the Armenian people is like a flame inside of us that burns brighter than the flame that surrounds us. Once again, as we have done so many times in our history, we will exact the ultimate revenge against our enemy. We will not only survive, we will thrive!
Dear Ms. Knarik,
Most likely, I have read all of your articles that you have penned for the ARMENIAN WEEKLY. This one is your “piece de resistance,” masterpiece. Your historical perspective provides a very descriptive, accurate picture of our beloved Artsakh. Readers unfamiliar with our story, receive a factual history lesson. Those familiar with our history receive additional insight and knowledge that they can share with others.
Your paragraphs about Mr. Humberto Ortega, high school teacher in Costa Rica, and Pastor Joel Tenney, contributed an evangelical embrace to the article. Here we have two non-Armenians (odars), who are deeply moved by the Armenian experience. You are an outreach activist, moreover, an outreach angel.
George Santayana, the famous Spanish philosopher, wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Knarik, you are reminding us not to forget, but to take ACTION. What action? Well, that is a subject for another brilliant article.
Merciful God, You are the God who works wonders. Your works are awesome. Please help and protect Your precious Armenian children. Surround each one with Your Guardian, Warrior, Holy Angels all the days and nights of their lives. Confound and destroy the wicked plots and plans of the evil ones against Armenia and Armenians. Bring their evil back upon themselves. Give great victory to Armenian and Armenians.In the Mighty Name of Jesus, Amen.
Dear Knarik, once again Congratulations on creating a great article, combining the history of the ethnic region of Artsakh artfully with the indifference of the international Community and the surrender to the forces. The implications of the loss of ethnic Armenia are more profound than what we can see. It is the eradication of the culture, the art and way of life of the Ethnic Armenian spirit of the mountains.
Armenian needs to Live in peace, Artsakh too. Congratulations for this articule. Everybody have to “fight for peace and liberty” God bless armenia.