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Urgent Warning: Armenian POW’s Life at Risk as Health Rapidly Deteriorates in Azerbaijani Custody
An Armenian prisoner of war held in Azerbaijan is facing a serious medical emergency, with his lawyer warning that his life is at risk as he remains behind bars without access to independent medical care. Attorney Luciana Minassian said newly released medical records show that Lyudvig Mkrtchyan, who was captured during the 2020 war, has developed multiple heart conditions, including left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction and aortic regurgitation. His blood tests
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1 day ago
Ruben Vardanyan to Take Case Against Azerbaijan to European Court of Human Rights
Former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan is preparing to take his case to the European Court of Human Rights after his legal team finally obtained the written verdict issued by an Azerbaijani military court, clearing the way for an international appeal. Vardanyan, a philanthropist and businessman, has been held in Azerbaijani custody for nearly three years. In February, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a trial that Armenia and his lawyers have repeatedly
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5 days ago
POW David Ishkhanyan Says Azerbaijani Officials Claim Armenia Is Not Seeking Prisoners’ Return
Former Artsakh National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence handed down by a military court in Azerbaijan, says his appeal has little chance of changing the outcome but remains necessary to eventually bring his case before international courts. In a statement from Baku prison, Ishkhanyan said the appellate proceedings are largely procedural and that he does not expect the original verdict to be overturned. He said he and his legal team
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6 days ago
Humanitarian Mission Planned for Armenian Detainees in Azerbaijan Seeks International Support
A planned humanitarian mission to Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan has entered a new phase after the wife of imprisoned Armenian businessman and former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan formally appealed to international organizations and government leaders for support. In a new public statement, Zonabend said she has formally asked several international and state institutions to support the planned women's delegation to Baku. She said the initiative is humanitarian in n
Armenia and Azerbaijan to Create Shared Database for Missing Persons
Armenia and Azerbaijan will create a shared database of missing persons in a humanitarian effort that international officials say could strengthen cooperation between the two countries while helping families learn the fate of loved ones who disappeared during decades of conflict. The database will allow Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities to exchange information on unresolved disappearance cases, creating a formal system for cooperation on one of the region's longest-running
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Turkey & Azerbaijan Outraged as Israel Finally Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Demand Decision Be Reversed
Turkey and Azerbaijan have strongly criticized Israel's decision to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with both governments urging a reversal of the move and arguing that it will harm regional stability. In separate statements, the foreign ministries of Turkey and Azerbaijan rejected Israel's recognition of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915, describing the decision as politically motivated. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry claimed that th
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Jun 29
Azerbaijani Lawmaker Wants ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Claims Included in Armenia Peace Talks
A senior Azerbaijani lawmaker has called for the issue of the return of Azerbaijanis who once lived in Armenia to become part of ongoing peace discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, arguing that lasting regional stability cannot be achieved without addressing their claims. Speaking at an event in Baku titled “Return to Western Azerbaijan: Restoration of Historical Justice and Human Rights,” the head of the so-called “Western Azerbaijan Community,” Aziz Alekberli, said th
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Jun 24
Azerbaijan Brings Controversial ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Campaign to Washington, D.C., With Conference at U.S. Congress
Azerbaijan’s controversial “Western Azerbaijan” campaign is being brought to Washington, D.C., today, June 24, 2026, through a conference organized by the Baku Initiative Group, an organization that has actively promoted the narrative internationally. According to the organizers, the event will focus on what they describe as the displacement of Azerbaijanis from present-day Armenia and their claimed right to return. The conference is expected to bring together international
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” Festival Raises Concerns Over Territorial Claims Against Armenia
A festival in Baku titled “The Heritage of Western Azerbaijan: Return to Historical Roots” has drawn renewed attention to Azerbaijan’s promotion of the controversial concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” a term used by Azerbaijani officials to refer to the territory of present-day sovereign Armenia. According to Azerbaijani affairs expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan, the event shows what she describes as a growing state-backed campaign that goes beyond historical narratives and increasing
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Jun 22
Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree to Exchange Internet Traffic, Signing Landmark Deal to Route Data Through Each Other’s Territories
AI-generated illustrative image Armenian telecommunications provider Telecom Armenia and Azerbaijani backbone operator AzerTelecom have signed a commercial agreement to exchange and transit internet traffic through each other’s territories. The deal creates a new digital link between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two neighboring countries that have remained politically divided for decades, while opening additional telecommunications routes across the South Caucasus. According to Te
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Jun 22
European Court of Human Rights Rules Azerbaijan Tortured, Mutilated and Killed Armenian Officer Hayk Toroyan During 2016 Four-Day War, Returning His Body Without a Head and Hands
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered its first judgment related to the April 2016 Four-Day War between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ruling that Azerbaijan violated the fundamental rights of Armenian Major Hayk Toroyan, who was tortured and killed during the war. In a landmark decision, the Strasbourg-based court found that Azerbaijani forces were responsible for the unlawful killing and torture of Toroyan after he had become defenseless during military clashes near the
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 18
Azerbaijani Officials Renew Calls for Return of ‘Western Azerbaijanis’ to Armenia Despite Pashinyan’s Firm Rejection
Senior Azerbaijani officials have renewed calls for the return of so-called “Western Azerbaijanis” to present-day Armenia, describing it as a matter of historical justice and human rights, while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly rejected suggestions that hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis could be settled in the country. Speaking at the third “Return to Western Azerbaijan” Congress-Festival in Ordubad, Azerbaijan’s parliamentary deputy speaker Ziyafat Asga
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Jun 18
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
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Jun 18
Armenia Named Most Peaceful Country in the South Caucasus, Ranking Ahead of Georgia and Azerbaijan in Global Peace Index
Armenia has emerged as the most peaceful country in the South Caucasus, climbing seven places to rank 51st out of 163 nations in the 2026 Global Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. With a score of 1.825, Armenia was classified among countries with a “high” level of peace, a designation it has maintained since 2025. In the regional rankings, Armenia outperformed its neighbors, with Azerbaijan placing 110th and Georgia 94th. Iceland retained its posi
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Jun 17
Armenia Sweeps Azerbaijan 3-0 to Open Billie Jean King Cup Campaign
Armenia opened its Billie Jean King Cup campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Azerbaijan in the first round of Group III competition in San Marino. The Armenian team secured the tie through dominant performances in both singles and doubles matches. Ani Amiraghyan delivered a flawless 6–0, 6–0 win, while Elina Avanesyan followed with a 6–3, 6–2 victory to give Armenia an unassailable lead. In the doubles match, Maria Azizyan and Alina Soghomonyan completed the clean swee
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Jun 17
Azerbaijani Official Walks Through Dilijan as Ruben Vardanyan, Who Invested $236 Million in the Town, Remains Jailed in Baku
There was a striking irony in Dilijan today. As Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev walked through the Armenian resort town alongside Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, the visit unfolded in a place whose modern transformation is closely tied to Ruben Vardanyan — an Armenian philanthropist who is now serving a 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan. Photos and videos of the visit showed Armenian officials hosting and accompanying Hajiyev through Dili
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Jun 14
Azerbaijan’s Top Adviser Makes First-Ever Visit to Armenia for Peace Talks
Senior officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in the Armenian resort town of Dilijan for direct talks focused on advancing the bilateral peace process. Azerbaijani presidential foreign policy adviser Hikmet Hajiyev and Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan held discussions on issues related to the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agenda, according to identical statements released by both sides following the meeting. The officials emphasized the importance of maintain
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Jun 14
Armenia’s Draft Constitution Expected Within Weeks as Azerbaijan Renews Demands for Changes
Armenia’s long-awaited and controversial draft constitution is expected to be finalized within the next one to two weeks, Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan announced Tuesday, opening a new phase in a reform process that has become increasingly tied to the country’s domestic politics and efforts to secure a lasting peace with neighboring Azerbaijan. Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly on June 10, Galyan said the government plans to hold another round of consultations b
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Jun 10
U.S. House Committee Backs Amendment Calling for Release of Armenian Prisoners Held by Azerbaijan
A bipartisan initiative in the U.S. House of Representatives is gaining momentum in support of Armenian prisoners held by Azerbaijan, as lawmakers advance an amendment calling for their immediate and unconditional release. The amendment, introduced by Congressional Armenian Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Brad Sherman of California, was approved during a markup session of the House Foreign Affairs Committee as part of legislation to update the U.S. Foreign Service Act. The measure rec
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 10
Rubio Announces Armenia-Azerbaijan Agreement to End Conflict, Launch TRIPP Corridor Through Syunik
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have concluded an agreement that he said ends decades of conflict and opens a new transportation and economic corridor across the South Caucasus. Speaking before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee during a hearing on the State Department’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, Rubio said he had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) a day earlier and described it as a major step toward regi
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