The Region in Brief

Artsakh

The Artsakh National Assembly issued a statement commemorating the 33rd anniversary of its declaration of independence. The Assembly emphasized the resilience and commitment of Artsakh’s people to building a democratic state despite persistent threats from Azerbaijan. The Assembly criticized the Armenian government for recognizing Artsakh as part of Azerbaijan, describing this as a breach of Armenia’s obligations. It also condemned Azerbaijan for its genocidal actions and the erasure of Armenian cultural heritage. The statement called on the international community, including the U.N. and OSCE Minsk Group, to safeguard the return and rights of Artsakh’s Armenians.