The Hayakve initiative published the numbers of the signature collection a little while ago.

The collection of signatures started on June 29, and the initiative has already managed to cross the required threshold of 50 thousand, at the moment the number of signatures is 54 thousand 800 signatures.

Ruben Vardanyan

Today, Azerbaijan detained a 68-year-old #Artsakh citizen who was being transferred for medical treatment in #Armenia with the help of the ICRC. The man was taken from the checkpoint to an unknown location. This act of kidnapping, even involving the

@ICRC, is deeply troubling. It serves as yet another proof that Azerbaijan disregards any agreement, even those reached with international assistance. The peace talks appear to be futile and insincere when Azerbaijan acts with impunity. Can you imagine the potential consequences if we agree to accept “humanitarian aid” from Aghdam? It may lead to a chain of kidnappings and killings. The Baku leadership continually demonstrates its harmful intentions toward the #Armenian people. Urgently, Azerbaijan must release the Artsakh citizen, and the international community must take decisive actions to prevent this genocidal policy from persisting. The illegal checkpoint on the Lachin corridor should be demolished immediately.

On July 25, at the same time, nationwide rallies were held on Renaissance Square in Stepanakert and on Freedom Square in Yerevan demanding the unblocking of Artsakh and the realization of its right to self-determination.

The 120,000 population of Artsakh has been living under the blockade organized by Azerbaijan for seven months. The photo sequence tells about the rally that took place in Yerevan, after which its participants went to the Yerablur military pantheon.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan today gave a somewhat circuitous answer when asked if the country’s armed forces would come to the defense of Artsakh if attacked by Azerbaijan.

Pashinyan, during a televised press conference today, said Armenia’s military is constitutionally obligated to ensure the country’s territorial integrity and security.

Pashinyan said Nagorno Karabakh has its own defense force given Azerbaijan’s continued aggression, adding that the rights and security of Armenians there much be ensured in a format that they regard as trustworthy.

Pashinyan has called for direct talks between Stepanakert and Baku under international supervision. Artsakh government officials today called for a UN presence in the region.

Pashinyan avoided a Hetq reporter’s question that the Armenian military, before and during the 2020 war, actively participated in the defense of Artsakh.

“We do not want a new war and we must do everything to prevent a new war. We must do everything to restore the territorial integrity of Armenia through the peace process, in the logic of demarcation and delimitation,” Pashinyan replied.

Who is he appealing to for help? Why doesn’t he approach his favored individual Nikol Pashinyan? Armenians worldwide are in dire need of assistance for Artsakh, but there seems to be a lack of attention toward removing the individual responsible for ceding Artsakh to Azerbaijan. As long as Armenia’s own prime minister continues to undermine the right to self-determination and subjugates them to Azerbaijani control, any external aid won’t be sufficient to truly rescue Artsakh. he can easily go to Armenia to demand Pashinyan’s resignation…

By Wally Sarkeesian,

Yes and No, However, even in such environments, there are often brave journalists and media organizations that strive to maintain ethical standards and provide accurate and unbiased information. These journalists may face considerable risks, including harassment, intimidation, imprisonment, or even violence for their work in the case of the example of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey just to name just a few. Despite the challenges, they continue to play a crucial role in exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and other injustices.

The responsibility of the media is multifaceted and plays a crucial role in society. It can be summarized into the following key points:

1. Informing the Public: One of the primary responsibilities of the media is to provide accurate and reliable information to the public. This includes reporting on current events, issues, and developments both locally and globally. The media acts as a bridge between the events happening in the world and the people who need to be informed about them.
2. Promoting Transparency and Accountability: The media plays a vital role in holding individuals, organizations, and governments accountable for their actions. Investigative journalism and in-depth reporting help shed light on corruption, abuses of power, and other unethical practices, thereby promoting transparency and helping to maintain a just and fair society.
3. Educating and Providing Analysis: Media outlets should strive to educate the public by offering in-depth analysis and context on complex issues. Through well-researched articles, documentaries, and interviews, the media can help citizens better understand the world they live in.
4. Safeguarding Democracy: An independent and responsible media is crucial for a functioning democracy. It enables citizens to make informed decisions and participate actively in the democratic process. By reporting on political activities and providing diverse viewpoints, the media contributes to a healthy and robust democracy.
5. Respecting Ethical Standards: Responsible media organizations adhere to ethical guidelines and principles. These standards include accuracy, impartiality, fairness, and respect for privacy. Upholding ethical practices is essential to maintaining credibility and trust with the audience.
6. Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity: The media should strive to represent and include diverse voices and perspectives from various communities. This fosters a broader understanding of different cultures, experiences, and opinions, leading to a more inclusive society.
7. Avoiding Sensationalism and Misinformation: Responsible media outlets should avoid sensationalizing news and spreading misinformation or disinformation. Sensationalism can distort the truth and mislead the public, while misinformation can have harmful consequences on public perception and decision-making.
8. Providing a Platform for Public Discourse: The media serves as a platform for open dialogue and debate on various issues. It allows people with differing viewpoints to express their opinions and engage in constructive discussions.

Overall, the media’s responsibility lies in serving the public interest, being a watchdog for society, and contributing to the overall well-being of communities and nations. Responsible and ethical media plays a vital role in shaping public discourse, knowledge, and awareness.

A human and professional call To the participants of the Global Media Forum taking place in occupied Shushi by Azerbaijan By the community of journalists of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Dear journalists and participants of the Global Media Forum, · Given that you, from over 120 media and 50 countries, have visited Azerbaijan upon the invitation of its dictatorial regime, ·

Given one of the most negative records of Azerbaijan in ensuring freedom of speech in the world, including the numerous journalists currently under imprisonment and oppression, · Taking into account Azerbaijan’s long-term experience of manipulations, falsifications and illegal influence on international media, · Considering the Azerbaijani policy of falsifying the history and culture of the indigenous Armenian people of Nagorno-Karabakh, including Shushi, ·

In light of the anti-Armenian ethnic hatred and discriminatory state policy of Azerbaijan, with numerous examples recorded by international courts and human rights organizations, · Inviting attention to the fact that there has been a more than 7-month-long blockade and 5-week-long total siege of the Nagorno-Karabakh 120,000 people by Azerbaijan without any supplies of food, medicine, fuel and other essentials, · Being highly concerned about the deteriorating acute humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, with high risks of starvation, a doubled mortality rate among newborn and unborn babies, 90% of anemia among pregnant women, stopped public transportation, agricultural, and other economic activities, sharply increased levels of unemployment and poverty, ·

Taking into consideration Azerbaijan’s refusal to implement the legally binding acts of the UN International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights on ensuring unimpeded two-sided movements of persons, vehicles and cargo through the Lachin Corridor, connecting Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia and the rest of the world, · Given the impediments by Azerbaijan to any international fact-finding missions, international journalists and humanitarian organizations to access Nagorno-Karabakh and record and report the real situation here, We, the journalists of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, call on you to take the following steps:

1. To stop reporting only one-sided information and narratives on Nagorno-Karabakh, the blockade and the general conflict,

2. To stop supporting dictatorial flagrant violations against freedom of speech and the Nagorno-Karabakh people,

3. To come to our communities, a few kilometers away from you, to cover the real life of our people and the real face of those who invited and feed you in Shushi,

4. To stay committed to your mission as journalists to present the truth and protect human rights and dignity,

5. To refrain from becoming a tool in dictatorial hands and promoting the policy of ethnic cleansing; otherwise, you are bearing a heavy responsibility for this ongoing crime against humanity. Reporting on a false heaven just next to a hell is neither human, nor professional, nor legal. We believe that you can make a change in the world and save the human lives of our people. We expect your human and professional support for the truth, human rights, freedoms and dignity.