Armenia Court Case Could Erase Last Official Remnant of Nagorno-Karabakh Authorities
A court case in Armenia could soon decide the fate of what many consider the final official presence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on Armenian soil. At the center of the dispute is a large government compound in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. The 1,222-square-meter property has long been registered under the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh — an indigenous Armenian region that was controlled by ethnic Armenians for decades but was occupied by Azerbaijan in 2023. Armenian prosecuto
Nearly Four Decades Since Armenians Began the Movement To Reclaim Artsakh — Today, No Armenians Remain
February 20, 2025, is the 38th anniversary of the Artsakh Liberation Movement, a historic moment in Armenian history that reshaped the region’s geopolitical region. The movement, which began in 1988, was a response to decades of economic and social discrimination faced by the Armenian population in the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) under Soviet Azerbaijani rule. The first demonstrations began on February 12, 1988, in Hadrut, then part of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
Ruben Vardanyan Sentenced to 20 Years in Azerbaijani Military Court in Sham Trial
The Baku Military Court has sentenced former Artsakh State Minister and businessman Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison, in a trial widely condemned as a sham judicial process targeting Armenians. Azerbaijani media reported the verdict, which came after a trial criticized for ignoring basic legal standards. Azerbaijani state prosecutors had demanded life imprisonment for Vardanyan. Under Azerbaijani law, life imprisonment can be avoided for individuals over 65 years old. Va
“I Am Proud to Represent the Armenian People”: Armenian POW Ruben Vardanyan Speaks Defiantly in Baku Court
On February 10, the final hearing of what is described as Ruben Vardanyan’s staged trial took place in Baku. Today his family shared an audio recorded speech from Ruben Vardanyan that detailed what he said in court and why he refused to take part in the sham legal process as it unfolded. According to the message he delivered by phone, Vardanyan instructed his lawyer not to present any defense arguments. He said he viewed the proceedings as a judicial farce and believed there
Former Artsakh Officials Receive 20-Year and Life Sentences in Azerbaijan
In a sham trial, a military court in Baku has sentenced several former Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabah) officials to long prison terms, including life imprisonment for some and 20-year sentences for others. The defendants include former Artsakh presidents Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, and Bako Sahakyan, former Defense Army commander Levon Mnatsakanyan, deputy commander Davit Manukyan, former foreign minister Davit Babayan, and former parliament speaker Davit Ishkhanyan, alon
More Than 15,000 Artsakh Armenians Have Left Armenia Since 2023 Forced Mass Exodus
New data from Armenia’s National Security Service shows that more than 15,000 people forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) have left Armenia and have not yet returned since the September 2023 exodus. According to official figures, by January 1, 2026, a total of 46,030 displaced Artsakh residents had departed Armenia at some point after arriving in the country. Out of that number, 30,901 later returned. This means that 15,129 people who fled Artsakh in 2023 have
New Details Reveal 11 Armenians Were Held Hostage in Stepanakert and Forced Out of Artsakh in Fear
The group of Armenians who had remained in Artsakh under Azerbaijani occupation for more than two years were forcibly removed under conditions that witnesses describe as frightening and abusive, according to new accounts shared by public figure Tigran Petrosyan. Three days earlier, Armenian officials announced that 11 Armenians who had stayed in Stepanakert after Azerbaijan took control of the region had been transferred to Armenia at their own request. However, Petrosyan, ci
11 Individuals Leave Artsakh for Armenia After Submitting Official Requests
A small group of people who had remained in Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, have now been relocated to Armenia, Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs announced. According to Minister Arsen Torosyan, ten Armenians and one citizen of the Republic of Armenia of Russian nationality living in Artsakh asked to move to Armenia. He explained that the individuals submitted formal requests to the relevant authorities in both Azerbaijan and Armenia. After these petitio
Armenian POWs Denied Bibles, Religious Cross Tattoos Burned in Azerbaijani Prison
Armenian POWs held in Azerbaijan are facing serious restrictions on their religious rights while in detention in Baku, according to information presented by human rights lawyer Siranush Sahakyan. The concerns involve denial of access to religious materials, confiscation of religious symbols, and harsh treatment linked to the prisoners’ Christian identity. Sahakyan, who heads the International and Comparative Law Center and represents Armenian prisoners before the European Cou
Wife of Released Armenian Prisoner Reacts to News in Emotional Call with The Armenian Report
The Armenian Report has spoken with Linda Euljeckjian, the wife of Vigen Euljekjyan, following news that her husband is among the four Armenian prisoners returned from Azerbaijan to Armenia. The conversation took place shortly after confirmation of the transfer, and her reaction reflected shock, relief, fear, and deep emotion after years of uncertainty. During the call, Linda Euljeckjian confirmed that she had learned about her husband’s release the same day. Overcome with em
‘I Want to Be by My Only Son’s Side’: Lebanese-Armenian POW’s Letter Leaves Family in Tears, Son Vows to Wait
After months without any direct contact, the family of Vicken Euljekjian, an Armenian-Lebanese civilian detained in Azerbaijan, has received a handwritten letter confirming that he is alive. The letter was addressed to his wife, Linda, and brought a powerful moment of relief after a long period of fear and uncertainty. For the family, the message ended months of silence and helped restore a personal connection that had been completely cut off. The letter confirmed not only hi
70-Year-Old Armenian POW Vagif Khachatryan in Critical Condition in Baku Prison
The health condition of Vagif Khachatryan, an Armenian man imprisoned in Azerbaijan, has sharply worsened. Azerbaijani media outlets have reported that Khachatryan has been hospitalized and is now in critical condition. According to these reports, Khachatryan, who is 70 years old and is being held in Azerbaijani captivity, began to feel seriously unwell on December 22. He reportedly experienced severe breathing problems along with pain in his heart. Due to the seriousness of
Armenian Government Publishes Full Archive of Nagorno-Karabakh Negotiation Documents
The Armenian government has released a large collection of documents that show how the negotiation process around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict developed from the 1990s until 2020. The files were posted on the official government website gov.am and include proposals, draft agreements, negotiation notes, and publicly known international statements that shaped the diplomatic history of the conflict. According to the government, the uploaded materials come from several state i
OSCE Officially Dissolves Minsk Group After 30 Years of Artsakh Mediation
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has officially confirmed the complete closure of the Minsk process, its institutions, and all structures linked to it. This is the formal end of an international mediation format that had been in place for more than three decades to help resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to the OSCE, the dissolution became effective on November 30 at 11:59 pm. The move followed a decision by the OSCE Ministerial Co
