by Journalists for Human Rights | Jun 16, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice
“The nation is not broken, guys… My blood is not redder than theirs, who died. May God not let that spilled blood be in vain, guys,” with these words, Major Mkrtich Harutyunyan, Mgro of Special Squad, encouraged the squad under his command. According...
by Հասմիկ Համբարձումյան | Jun 14, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice
The house of the Kotoyans is located almost in the center of the village of Kaniashir, or as the Yezidis themselves call it, Sangyar of the Aragatsotn region. The shack house with a sod roof has no fence and is guarded by a giant shepherd dog. This Yazidi family,...
by Narek Kirakosyan | Jun 13, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice
“Arthur loved the military uniform, the lieutenant’s shoulder straps. He probably has 10 uniforms,” Varsik Harutyunyan begins her memories of her son’s patriotism with these words. She is the mother of Lieutenant Artur Sahakyan. Arthur is one...
by Narek Kirakosyan | Jun 7, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice
“He looked taller, became handsomer. I used to say: Dear Vakhtang, how did you become so handsome? He was happy to hear us saying nice words to him,” Mrs. Heghine remembers some episodes of the last meeting with her son Vakhtang. Last year, in July, the...
by Հասմիկ Համբարձումյան | Jun 6, 2023 | Army, Editor's Choice, News
The period of fiascos in the life of 35-year-old ex-serviceman Davit Hakobyan began during his service in the army and continue up to day. Ten years after his military service, the young man tries to recover his health, but he meets the resistance of the state....
by Հասմիկ Համբարձումյան | May 12, 2023 | 44-Day War, Army, Editor's Choice
The wounds of 66-year-old Mher Khudoyan’s soul have not healed. Two years after the 44-day war, he still cannot hold back tears when talking about Aper [nickname, meaning Brother], remembering episodes from his childhood. “I want my child,” says the...
