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Supporters Say Decorated Commander Is Being Targeted for Political Reasons, Not for State Secrets
Colonel Edik Maloyan, a decorated Armenian military commander known for his service in Artsakh, was ordered into pretrial detention for two months on Thursday after a court approved investigators' request to keep him in custody while the case proceeds. Defense attorney Artak Khachatryan confirmed the ruling to The Armenian Report outside the courthouse. Outside the courthouse, veterans, relatives of fallen soldiers and supporters condemned the prosecution, arguing that one of
Artsakh Flag Displayed at 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Between Argentina and Austria
The flag of Artsakh was displayed by spectators at AT&T Stadium in Dallas during Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on June 22, a match that secured Argentina’s place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Images of the flag circulating on social media drew attention from Armenian communities around the world, many of whom continue to advocate for the rights of Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) following Azerbaijan’s 2023 military offensiv
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
New Report Alleges Anti-Artsakh Armenian Hate Speech Reached Unprecedented Levels During Armenia’s 2026 Election Campaign
A new report by the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) alleges that hate speech targeting Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) reached unprecedented levels during Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election campaign, raising concerns about political polarization, social cohesion, and the treatment of vulnerable communities. The report, which monitored public discourse throughout May, differs from the organization's previous assessments by focu
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 22
Aliyev Says Azerbaijan Will ‘Never Forget’ Destruction of Mosques Despite Documented Erasure of Armenian Heritage in Artsakh
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has renewed accusations against Armenians over the alleged destruction of mosques during the decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, declaring that Azerbaijan would “never forget” what he described as the devastation inflicted on Azerbaijani cities and cultural sites, despite ongoing international concerns and documented reports regarding the destruction and alteration of Armenian cultural and religious heritage sites that have come und
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 18
Council of Europe Warns Thousands of Forcibly Displaced Artsakh Armenians Still Face Housing, Citizenship, and Economic Struggles in Armenia
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has called for sustained international support and stronger integration measures for Armenians forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, warning that many continue to face significant social, economic, and legal challenges nearly three years after their forced mass exodus. In a memorandum released following his visit to Armenia, O’Flaherty welcomed the Armenian government’s initial response to the huma
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 16
After 23-Day Hunger Strike, Artsakh Refugee Arthur Osipyan Ordered Released From Jail
Armenian authorities have ordered the release of Artsakh refugee and activist Arthur Osipyan, whose arrest following a public confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan became one of the most contentious political and legal cases of Armenia’s recent election period. The decision to revoke Osipyan’s pretrial detention was announced on June 10 by Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office. According to the prosecutor’s statement, the supervising prosecutor took into account p
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 10
Replica of Artsakh’s Iconic Tatik-Papik Monument Unveiled in Russia
A replica of Stepanakert’s iconic “We Are Our Mountains” monument was officially opened and consecrated on the grounds of the Saint Hripsime Church in the city of Yessentuki, located in Russia’s Stavropol Krai. The opening ceremony was attended by Bishop Movses Movsesyan, head of the Diocese of Krasnodar and the North Caucasus of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with representatives of the Armenian clergy from Vladikavkaz, Mineralnye Vody, Novorossiysk, Kislovodsk, Stavro
“Historic Disgrace”: Armenia Court Strips Artsakh Government of Its Last Official Presence in Yerevan
Armenia’s Administrative Court has ruled that the government authorities of the Republic of Artsakh no longer legally own their longtime representation building in Yerevan, siding with Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a decision that effectively transfers control of the property back under Armenian state authority. The ruling means that the Republic of Artsakh has effectively lost ownership of the building that for years served as its official representation in Armeni
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
He Confronted Pashinyan Over Artsakh. Pashinyan Asked ‘Why Are You Alive?’ Days Later, He Was Jailed
Armenian authorities have placed Artsakh refugee and activist Artur Osipyan under two months of pre-trial detention following a heated confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the ruling Civil Contract party’s election campaign in Yerevan on May 18. The incident, which quickly spread across Armenian social media and political circles, took place during a campaign event connected to Armenia’s upcoming June 7 parliamentary elections. Osipyan, who is originally f
The Armenian Report Team
May 21
“Why Are You Alive?”: Pashinyan Explodes at Artsakh Armenian During Heated Election Campaign Clash in Yerevan
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan exploded in anger during a campaign event in Yerevan after being confronted by Artsakh activist Arthur Osipyan, leading to a chaotic scene, public outrage, and the activist’s later detention by police. The incident took place during a campaign stop by the ruling Civil Contract party in Yerevan’s Arabkir district ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. Osipyan approached Pashinyan and sharply criticized him over his role in
The Armenian Report Team
May 18
Armenian Catholicos Aram I Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, Raises Artsakh Return, Armenian POWs and Christian Unity
On the morning of May 18, 2026, a private meeting took place at the Vatican between Aram I and Pope Leo XIV, where the two religious leaders discussed a wide range of issues concerning the global Christian community, regional conflicts, and humanitarian concerns. According to the Armenian Catholicosate, the meeting focused first on several major topics related to Christian unity and cooperation. Aram I raised the issue of establishing a unified date for Easter among Christian
The Armenian Report Team
May 18
Woman Who Confronted Pashinyan Says, “I Thank God That He Gave Me the Opportunity to Look Directly Into His Eyes and Tell Him That He Stole My Homeland”
Nikol Pashinyan became involved in a heated and emotional confrontation with a woman who accused Pashinyan of “stealing her homeland [Artsakh]” during a campaign event held today in Yerevan as Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign continues ahead of the June 7 vote. According to footage from the scene, a woman approached Pashinyan and accused him of destroying the country, the younger generation, and Armenian families following the 2020 war and subsequent political develo
The Armenian Report Team
May 18
Cemetery of Fallen Armenian Soldiers Desecrated by Azerbaijanis in Occupied Artsakh
The office of the Cultural Heritage Ombudsman of Artsakh has raised alarm over what it described as a new case of vandalism targeting Armenian cultural and memorial heritage in the temporarily occupied territories of Artsakh. According to a statement released by Cultural Heritage Ombudsman of Artsakh and Vice President of the Azgayin Cultural-Historical NGO Hovik Avanesov, the latest incident involves the cemetery of fallen freedom fighters in the village of Vaghuhas in the M
The Armenian Report Team
May 13
Azerbaijan Demolishes Armenian Church in Artsakh as Experts Warn of Systematic Erasure
Azerbaijan, which is currently occupying the region, has demolished a major Armenian Christian church in Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), in what officials and experts describe as a deliberate act targeting Armenian cultural and religious heritage. At the center of the case is the Holy Mother of God Cathedral of Protection, one of the most significant Armenian churches built in recent decades in Stepanakert. Artsakh’s cultural heritage ombudsman, Hovik
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 21
Pashinyan Accuses Artsakh Forces of “Fleeing,” Former Artsakh President Fires Back
Tensions have risen between Former President of Artsakh Samvel Shahramanyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following recent statements about the events surrounding the fall of Artsakh. Shahramanyan strongly criticized comments made by the Armenian prime minister, who suggested that claims by the former leadership of Artsakh about resistance during wartime were exaggerated or false. Shahramanyan described these remarks as harmful and said they are meant to create division
Armenian Skaters Open Up After Olympics, Address “Artsakh” Music Controversy
INTERVIEW: In a one-on-one interview with The Armenian Report, Armenian Olympic figure skaters Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin spoke after returning from the Games, reflecting on an experience that brought both pride and pressure—from the excitement of the Olympic Village to the controversy surrounding their music choice. The skaters said they became aware of the issue during their training camp in Switzerland, where they learned that Azerbaijan had filed a complaint aga
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 25
Blogger’s Video Offers a Haunting Look Inside Artsakh Today Under Azerbaijani Occupation
What does Artsakh look like today under Azerbaijani occupation? A recent travel video by blogger YoungMin Skies offers a rare answer. His visit to Stepanakert reveals empty streets, damaged landmarks, and a visible effort to reshape the identity of the occupied region. The 18-minute blogger style video documents his journey through Artsakh, which has been under Azerbaijani occupation since September 2023. Before arriving, the blogger had already studied the history of Artsakh
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 19
Armenian Genocide Museum Director Allegedly Forced to Resign After Telling JD Vance About Artsakh War
The director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) in Yerevan, Edita Gzoyan, has resigned from her position only weeks after hosting JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, during his visit to Armenia. Reports indicate that her resignation came under pressure from the Armenian government. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, visited the memorial complex on February 10 as part of an official trip to the Armenian capital, Yerevan. During their visit, the couple
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11
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)
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 20
Armenia’s Pair Skates to “Artsakh,” Delivering Symbolic Olympic Program
Armenia’s figure skating pair Karina Akopyan and Nikita Rakhmanin took to the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, delivering a short program that blended athletic precision with powerful cultural symbolism. Representing Armenia on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages, the duo performed to “Artsakh” by composer Ara Gevorgyan, a choice that immediately resonated with Armenian audiences worldwide and drew significant attention across social media platforms. The duo e
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 15
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