The National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh issued a statement.
“The Armenian Genocide committed by Ottoman Turkey in 1915 is one of the most barbaric crimes in the history of mankind, the purpose of which was the complete annihilation of the Armenian people.”
Unfortunately, this crime remains unpunished to this day, so it has become a precedent for new acts of genocide.
The war crimes, the debilitating blockade, the forced displacement and atrocities committed in Artsakh in 2020-2023 are a continuation of the same genocidal programs of the Azerbaijani authorities in the 21st century. All actions taken by Azerbaijan – the deportation of Armenians from Artsakh, ethnic cleansing, the elimination of the historical presence of the Armenian people – comply with the international legal definition of genocide.
The international community is obliged to give an adequate legal and political assessment of these actions, recording their compliance with the comprehensive definition of genocide. Silent acceptance of genocide is criminal indifference, and unpunished genocide is an invitation to a new genocide.
Unfortunately, in this reality, the position of the Armenian authorities is also incomprehensible and inexplicable. Condemnation of the genocide and bringing the perpetrators to justice are among the guarantees for preventing future genocides, which, of course, do not replace the mandatory strong state security system and far-sighted domestic and foreign policies.
The 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is also an opportunity for the expression of the collective will of Armenians around the world for a safe and secure future and in memory of our martyred ancestors. We remember, respect and must never forget our compatriots who became victims of genocide through violence, pain and unspeakable suffering.
They live in our memory and give us strength to fight for truth, justice and human dignity. “Eternal glory and honor to all martyrs for faith and fatherland,” the statement says.