Statement by Gagik Baghunts, Acting Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Azerbaijani military aggression and forced displacement against the people of Artsakh. "Three years ago today, 2023 On September 19, Azerbaijan, violating all the norms of international law and the obligations assumed by the 2020 tripartite declaration, unleashed a large-scale military aggression against Artsakh, which was exhausted after more than nine months of blockade. Against the Republic. That war crime, accompanied by the targeting of civilian infrastructure and the killing of civilians, became a city of pre-planned ethnic cleansing and genocide against the thousand-year-old indigenous people of Artsakh. The pinnacle of femininity. Due to the silence of the international community and the absence of effective mechanisms, more than 120,000 Artsakh citizens were forced to leave their historical homeland to escape physical annihilation. On this tragic day, our home We bring it to the bright memory of all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the defense of the motherland. Their bravery and self-sacrifice are eternal testimony to the honor and dignity of our people. The past three years have not belittled them. They cannot and cannot undermine our natural rights and our commitment to protect them. Therefore, on behalf of the people of Artsakh, I reaffirm. • The right of collective and safe return of Artsakh citizens is non-negotiable. It should be implemented under the conditions of reliable international guarantees and full protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of our people. • Baku prison The immediate release of the military-political leadership of Artsakh and all our other compatriots held on trumped-up charges should be one of the priorities of the international community. • Armenian historical and cultural heritage in occupied Artsakh The destruction and usurpation of the state is the continuation of the cultural genocide, which requires the immediate intervention and prevention of the international community. • Meeting the vital needs of the Artsakh Armenians who have taken refuge in the Republic of Armenia is a priority imperative. In this direction, the continuous and targeted support of the international community is essential in strengthening the social stability of the displaced population and overcoming humanitarian challenges. Although created today Due to the difficult geopolitical situation and the bitterness of forced displacement, there is no alternative to the unity of the people of Artsakh, the preservation of identity and the continuation of the struggle. We are obliged to combine the potential of all Armenians to protect A the legitimate rights of the people of the country and to achieve the restoration of historical justice. Eternal glory to our martyrs. Endurance and will to the people of Artsakh and all Armenians."