Republic of Artsakh

The World’s Largest Armenian Organization Responds to President Biden’s Recognition of the Armenian Genocide

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Continents, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Armenians, Armenian General Benevolent Union, Republic of Artsakh, Artsakh

This has caused great damage to the psyches of all survivors and their descendants whose wounds are left unhealed by the well-crafted and orchestrated deception of Turkey\xe2\x80\x99s government.

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  • This has caused great damage to the psyches of all survivors and their descendants whose wounds are left unhealed by the well-crafted and orchestrated deception of Turkey\xe2\x80\x99s government.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cLast year, we were tragically reminded of Turkey\xe2\x80\x99s sustained enmity toward the Armenian people.
  • We remain hopeful that this will pave the way for lasting regional peace and prosperity.\xe2\x80\x9d\nAGBU is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest non-profit organization devoted to upholding the Armenian heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian programs.
  • Each year, AGBU is committed to making a difference in the lives of 500,000 people across Armenia, Artsakh and the Armenian diaspora.

Press release - MEPs condemn Turkey’s activities in Varosha, Cyprus, and call for sanctions

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Continents, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Political geography, Geography of Europe, Military history of Armenia, Military history of Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh, Republic of Artsakh

Tough sanctions against Turkey

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  • Tough sanctions against Turkey

    A sustainable solution to reunify the island of Cyprus and its people can only be found through dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiations, MEPs stress.

  • They call on the European Council to maintain its unified position on Turkeys illegal actions and impose tough sanctions in response.
  • Its illegal and unilateral military actions in the Eastern Mediterranean infringe on the sovereignty of EU member states Greece and Cyprus.
  • MEPs also point out Turkeys direct support of Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as well as its actions in Libya and Syria.

Phonexa Matches Donation for Humanitarian Aid in Armenia

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Transcaucasia, Armenia, Caucasus, Republic of Artsakh, Artsakh, Outline of Armenia, Repatriation of Armenians

The donations were given directly to Armenian Fund, the largest humanitarian organization serving the needs of the Republic of Armenia and the Artsakh Republic.

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  • The donations were given directly to Armenian Fund, the largest humanitarian organization serving the needs of the Republic of Armenia and the Artsakh Republic.
  • About Phonexa: Phonexa is an all-in-one lead tracking and distribution platform that empowers marketers to optimize inbound web and call campaigns.
  • For more information, please visit www (dot) Phonexa (dot) com
    About Armenia Fund: Armenia Fund is the largest humanitarian organization serving the needs of the Republic of Armenia and the Artsakh Republic.
  • Our mission is to connect the people of Armenia with the worldwide Armenian Diaspora to create a better homeland for the Armenian nation.

Nagorno-Karabakh: EASO publishes chronology of recent armed conflict

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Continents, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Political geography, Geography of Europe, Nagorno-Karabakh War, European Asylum Support Office, Republic of Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabakh

On 11 November, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) published a chronology of the armed conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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  • On 11 November, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) published a chronology of the armed conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
  • The chronology lists major events between 27 September 2020, when the conflict started, and 10 November 2020, when the cease-fire agreement was announced by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the Russian Federation, and focuses on the impact of the conflict on the civilian population.
  • The document can be utilised by EU asylum officials as an objective resource when assessing applications for international protection relating to the events in question.
  • The chronology can be downloaded from the EASO COI Portal on the following link.

The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) Stands with the Armenians of Artsakh, Condemns Turkey and Azerbaijan's Genocidal Aggression

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Geography of Europe, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Transcaucasia, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Republic of Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenia

Azerbaijan's premeditated and coordinated military assault on Artsakh with the direct support of Turkey has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis that has seen over 100,000 Armenians displaced from their indigenous homeland.

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  • Azerbaijan's premeditated and coordinated military assault on Artsakh with the direct support of Turkey has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis that has seen over 100,000 Armenians displaced from their indigenous homeland.
  • The United States, as a Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, completely abdicated its responsibility to ensure a peaceful negotiated resolution for Artsakh through its disengagement from the region.
  • And when the United States did briefly seek to engage, it did so only to pay lip service to peace by brokering a ceasefire it never intended to enforce.
  • The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region stands with the Armenians of Artsakh, and remains committed to ensuring the survival of the Armenian nation.

Samaritan's Purse Responds To Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict; Airlifting 11+ Tons Of Warm Winter Clothing To Aid Hurting Families In Armenia

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Continents, Geography of Europe, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Geography of Asia, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Boone, North Carolina, Samaritan's Purse, Winter clothing, Republic of Artsakh, Karabakh

Since 1988, Armenia and Azerbaijan have battled over Nagorno-Karabakh with a recent upsurge in activity that began in late September.

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  • Since 1988, Armenia and Azerbaijan have battled over Nagorno-Karabakh with a recent upsurge in activity that began in late September.
  • Now, these hurting families are in desperate need of basic supplies to prepare for the winter.
  • The international Christian relief organization's DC-8 cargo plane is carrying warm winter clothing including coats, boots, gloves, socks, and blanketsenough to aid thousands of people including vulnerable children.
  • "Samaritan's Purse is bringing critical relief to people in needreminding hurting families that they are not alone and that God loves them.

Armenian Assembly Surpasses $2 Million Fundraising Goal for Armenia Fund Humanitarian Campaign

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Geography of Europe, Transcaucasia, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Republic of Artsakh, Armenia Fund, Armenia, Artsakh

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Armenian Assembly of America announced that it surpassed its $2 million Humanitarian Campaign fundraising goal to support the Armenia Fund, an aid effort that directly benefits the people of Artsakh and Armenia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Armenian Assembly of America announced that it surpassed its $2 million Humanitarian Campaign fundraising goal to support the Armenia Fund, an aid effort that directly benefits the people of Artsakh and Armenia.
  • "The Armenian Assembly expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all those who contributed to this important humanitarian effort," said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
  • The campaign kicked off with the generous offer by an anonymous Assembly member to match all contributions up to $1 million.
  • "Although this matching opportunity is completed, the Assembly strongly encourages everyone to donate directly to the Armenian Fund," Ardouny added.

Iconic musicians unite for Concert for Artsakh

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Republic of Artsakh, Transcaucasia, Artsakh, Armenians

When the war broke out, it became our responsibility to bring together artists for peace, said Hayk Arsenyan, Director of the Performing Arts Department of AGBU.

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  • When the war broke out, it became our responsibility to bring together artists for peace, said Hayk Arsenyan, Director of the Performing Arts Department of AGBU.
  • Now, the voices of these Armenian musicians from across the world and on the ground in Artsakh will resonate with millions and bring awareness to Artsakhs struggle for peace.
  • It is the calling of artists to join forces in these times, and to become a creative force for Artsakh, said Anush Ter-Khachatryan, Director of Programs at Creative Armenia.
  • We are proud to host our global musicians, as they raise awareness, funds, and spirit for Artsakh.

Global Awareness Initiative Reports Turkey Blocked 100 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Armenia

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Continents, Countries, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Geography of Asia, Post-Soviet conflicts, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Transcaucasia, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Republic of Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia

YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To stop disinformation surrounding the current conflict with Turkey and Azerbaijan and spread awareness in the international community, Armenia's tech community leaders came together to form the Global Awareness initiative.

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  • YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To stop disinformation surrounding the current conflict with Turkey and Azerbaijan and spread awareness in the international community, Armenia's tech community leaders came together to form the Global Awareness initiative.
  • Latest news from the front-line of Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh:
    During a press conference on October 14 , the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan reported that Turkey has blocked 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Armenia traveling from the United States.
  • Sinanyan also added that over the period of this Nagorno-Karabakh conflict nearly 700 tons of humanitarian aid has been delivered to Armenia from different countries - Russia, the USA, France, Ukraine, European countries, Javakhk, Tbilisi.
  • On October 15, a video purporting to showtwo Armenian prisoners of war being humiliated and brutally killed surged on Azerbaijani social media.

Global Awareness Initiative Reports Azerbaijan Deliberately Targets Hospitals and Kindergartens in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Continents, Geography of Europe, Geography of Asia, Transcaucasia, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Martuni, Republic of Artsakh, Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Tostop disinformation surrounding the current conflict with Turkey and Azerbaijan and spread awareness in the international community, Armenia's tech community leaders came together to form the Global Awareness initiative.

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  • YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Tostop disinformation surrounding the current conflict with Turkey and Azerbaijan and spread awareness in the international community, Armenia's tech community leaders came together to form the Global Awareness initiative.
  • During the day, there has been more shelling in the town of Martuni, their artillery hit a local kindergarten .
  • On Oct. 14, Azerbaijan targetedthe territory of the Republic of Armenia adjacent to the disputedNagorno-Karabakhregion.
  • The attack was made on sheer assumptions that the military equipment, which was on Armenian soil, "intended" to start fire towards Azerbaijan.