Vocal Diplomacy

Following the 44-Day War, concerning reports have emerged regarding unlawful executions and torture inflicted by Azerbaijani forces upon Armenian soldiers and civilians. These reports paint a grim picture, depicting individuals who were wounded, disarmed, or otherwise incapacitated being summarily executed. Furthermore, it is alleged that this pattern of violence extends beyond combatants, with civilians— including the elderly and disabled—facing similar fates. In fact, during and after the war, videos of executions and torture surfaced on social media platforms such as TikTok and Telegram. The perpetrators themselves filmed and disseminated these videos, creating waves of horror among their viewers. These videos depicted not only the mutilation of captured townspeople but also the bodies of combatants killed in the war. Another exacerbating factor is the tolerance and even encouragement of violence by elements within Azerbaijan's leadership. Random hatred and racist propaganda rep...

Recent reports have brought to light serious human rights violations against Armenians in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Even statements from the highest levels of the Azerbaijani government indicate that violence against Armenians is tolerated, encouraged, and facilitated. This situation raises significant concerns about the safety and well-being of the affected population. Facts presented by different sources reveal that the reported mistreatment is not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated and comprehensive campaign aimed at displacing Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. This campaign includes various forms of violence such as forced displacement, attacks on civilians, and movement restrictions. This campaign forced thousands of Armenians into an unthinkable choice: either leave their homes, often leaving behind sick or elderly family members, or risk being subjected to the violence of Azerbaijani forces. The severity of this situation exacerbates fears of a major humanitarian cris...

"The Nagorno-Karabakh Issue and Regional Power Dynamics: An Examination of Russia's Position" In recent times, the ongoing blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh region by Azerbaijan and its impact on the Armenian population living there have raised serious concerns on both regional and international fronts. This article aims to delve into the underlying dynamics of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, Russia's role in the matter, and the intricate power dynamics in the region. The Ongoing blockade of the "Lachin Corridor" , which connects Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, has given rise to a humanitarian crisis in the region. Initiated under the pretext of "environmental protests" by Azerbaijan on December 12, 2022, the government of Azerbaijan dispatched citizens claiming to be "eco-activists" to block the Lachin Corridor, the sole route connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia and the outside world. This situation has left the approximately 120,000 Armen...