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“There are 80 unconfirmed prisoners in Azerbaijan, there are direct evidences confirming the capture of these persons:” human rights defender

by Narek Kirakosyan | Dec 8, 2023 | 44-Day War, Editor's Choice

“The return of the captives should take place in the near future: it’s a matter of hours or days,” Sargis Khandanyan, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly, announced this in a briefing with journalists at the National...

“After having the child, I went back to the basement”: Mother of many children

by Ani Gevorgyan | Nov 22, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice

Kristine from Haterk village of Martakert region recently baptized her five children. The woman says that after what happened to her family, she now feels more protected than ever. Christine Sahakyan’s youngest son was born on September 22, in Stepanakert...

“Edo, forgive me. I’m leaving You; I was deceived.” the last farewell of a soldier’s father

by Narek Kirakosyan | Nov 10, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice

“Those were cruel days, cruel!” says Yervand Danielyan, sitting next to the pictures of the boy and his son-in-law after the forced displacement. His son Eduard and son-in-law Grisha were killed during the September 19 war. Eduard served in Yeghniks...

“My brother did not Leave his position. He fought with a PK, a machine gun, a pistol, and at the end he threw a grenade.” Sarushen heroes

by Narek Kirakosyan | Nov 8, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice

Armen Arustamyan from Sarushen defended his birthplace until the last bullet. He refused to leave the position when his comrades were killed and he was left with only one person in the end. One person survived from the position near Sarushen village of Askeran region,...

Victims, prisoners and heroes neglected by the state: A year after the September battles

by Journalists for Human Rights | Sep 14, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice

One year ago on this day, September 13, 2022, 224 servicemen died to protect the borders of the motherland. At midnight, the Azerbaijani side attacked the border settlements of Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik regions. For about two hours, the Ministry of Defense...

“Narek’s health condition is now stable.” How did the serviceman’s name appear in the list of victims?

by Journalists for Human Rights | Sep 6, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice

On September 1, Narek Poghosyan, who received a shrapnel wound in the Sotk positions, has seen a positive change in his health condition. Narek’s father, Karen Poghosyan, talked about it in a conversation with Forrights.am. “Narek’s health...