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Conversations on Groong - December 18, 2024TopicsMemories of the Artsakh BlockadeEthnic CleansingTrump Returns to the White HouseGuestGev IskajyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 397 | Recorded: December 17, 2024https://podcasts.groong.org/397VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nVD1tRHDsa4Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Armenia's Misguided Pivot to The WestConversations on Groong - August 1, 2024Topics:Revolutionary MistakesNov. 9 Statement, Corridors, CommunicationsMisguided PivotTurkish Involvement in the 44-Day WarGuest:Dr. Arman Grigoryan - TW/@Arm__GrigHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 349 | Recorded: July 31, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Last week, as the world's attention remained fixated on the diplomatic row with Canada, a significant and alarming development unfolded in the Caucasus when Thousands of ethnic Armenians fled from Nagorno-Karabakh following the region's surrender to Azerbaijan on September 20th. This region is home to a majority of approximately 120,000 ethnic Armenians. What transpired was the resurgence of a long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Lachin Corridor, a vital road, serves as the sole connection between the Republic of Armenia and the population of Nagorno-Karabakh. This corridor plays a crucial role in supplying essential goods, and residents in Nagorno-Karabakh have reported severe shortages of basic necessities like food and medication in recent months.Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of using this corridor to transport military supplies, a claim strongly denied by Armenia. Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, has also asserted that it offered food and aid through an alternate route, but Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh refused to accept it.Only recently, Azeri forces attacked Stepanakert, forcing the separatists to hand over full control to Baku. The conflict still claimed many lives, enabled mass displacement and triggered turmoil across the wider region. And another major humanitarian crisis is looming on the horizon.Given these unfolding events, Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta delve into the core of this conflict. They seek to understand why this war has resurfaced, explore the underlying reasons, examine the roles of Russia and the United States in this crisis, and assess the global implications of the refugee crisis that has arisen as a result.Listen in!Produced by Anna PriyadarshiniSound Mix by Kapil Dev Singh
Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjTalk Eastern Europe is back after the short August break. Adam opens the episode with a rundown of the most important stories that took place over the last several weeks, including the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, F-16s for Ukraine, the Azerbaijani blockade of the Lachin Corridor and Georgia's attempts to impeach its president.Later, Adam is joined by Mark Temnycky, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and an accredited freelance journalist covering Eurasian affairs and European energy security matters. They discuss the role of sanctions and their role in stopping (or not) Russia's aggression against Ukraine. They also touch on the ongoing Ukrainian counter-offensive as well as the recent US political developments and the recent Republican primary debate. Read more: “The dream of sanctions stopping wars” by Svenja Petersen. New Eastern Europe Issue 3-4/2023, https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/the-dream-of-sanctions-stopping-wars/“Armenia: Russia's backdoor to circumvent sanctions” by Aleksandar Srbinovski, New Eastern Europe 26 May 2023. https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/05/26/armenia-russias-backdoor-to-circumvent-sanctions/ More by Mark Temnycky on New Eastern Europe: “Azerbaijan tightens blockade as Armenia calls for assistance” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/08/30/azerbaijan-tightens-blockade-as-armenia-calls-for-assistance/“Uncertainty lies ahead for Georgia” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/05/uncertainty-lies-ahead-for-georgia/“The Russo-Belarusian Union State is here” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/04/27/the-russo-belarusian-union-state-is-here/ Check us out at: https://www.talkeasterneurope.euThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Day 264 - September 2, 2023TopicsArayik Harutyunyan resignationSamvel Shahramanyan state ministerKirill Kulakov new commander of Russian PKsSeptember 2 - 32nd anniversaryGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 276 | Recorded: September 2, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of September 1, 2023: Three Armenian soldiers killed and another two wounded as Azerbaijan intensifies attacks on Armenia-proper; Artsakh's President Arayik Harutyunyan resigns as the catastrophic siege of Artsakh continues; Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris leads a convoy of French humanitarian aid to the Lachin Corridor, which is stopped by Azerbaijan.
Special Episode: We dive into the significant role the diaspora is playing during the Artsakh blockade. We outline Artsakh's history, then spotlight the diaspora's global efforts in support of their homeland. Featuring insights from special guests who are involved in bringing awareness to the blockade, this episode will highlight the powerful impact of global unity in times of conflict. Join us for a concise look at how distance doesn't deter dedication.Follow SoCal Armenian Protest https://www.instagram.com/socal_armenian_protests/Help POGA and donate https://ap.am/en/fundraisers/an-suv-for-the-poga-union?tab=story&fbclid=PAAaZ9XIbiTMRkcvmGiAJd8Znnk9mIRnb8JWgKeoAMmuM3sFNhPbCyu-xPIxcWatch the full episode https://youtube.com/live/hYaCIpJlonwSupport Us https://www.patreon.com/merherosnerJoin our Mer Hersoner channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm9jBwzX_6QkUFrfxw6t8mg/joinFor merchandise: https://merherosner.com/questions? email us at pod@merherosner.comSupport the showFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/merherosner/
ANN Groong Week in Review - August 20, 2023Topics: - UNSC Meeting on Artsakh - Artsakh Internal Developments - Yerevan ElectionsGuest: - Tevan Poghosyan TW/@TevanPoghosyanHosts: - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 275 | Recorded: August 22, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - August 19, 2023TopicsLatest Developments around Artsakh Kidnapping of People at Checkpoints Cases of Starvation, Miscarriages UNSC Discussion of Artsakh Lack of a Resolution and Follow-ThroughArmenia's Diplomatic FailuresNew Artsakh parliament speaker David IshkhanyanInternet Stoppage, Food, Gas, Electricity ShortagesContinuing Azeri Aggression, troop movements and BuildupGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 274 | Recorded: August 19, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 11, 2023: Luis Moreno Ocampo, the founding prosecutor of the International Criminal Court releases report, says blockade of the Lachin Corridor should be considered a genocide; international media coverage of the siege of Artsakh begins ramping up; Artsakh faces potential critical water shortages as mortality rates spike because of a lack of medicine and medical services and more.
VLOG Aug 9: Ex-FBI McGonigal set to plead guilty Aug 15 - but what about Shestakov? DOJ says it's prevented from proceeding on SBF campaign finance charge but... Trump protective order Aug 11, Mashinsky of Celsius contrasted. Empty UN in Lachin Corridor, censors
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - July 19, 2023TopicsContinuing Azeri Aggression Daily shootings, mortar fire Constant shooting at farmers in the fields Level of hardship Level of determination Azerbaijan claims Armenians can use road through AghdamCharles Michel welcomes this!?!?!?!? “National Movement” Launched on July 14, 2023 What is the message to the world, and goals?Guests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 270 | Recorded: July 19, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
The 51st episode in our world news series. We cover the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, fighting in Sudan, IED attacks in Mexico, and more. Please consider support our project by donating to us. Ways to donate and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/analyzeeducate
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 14, 2023: Baku bans the ICRC from providing humanitarian aid through the Lachin Corridor, accuses the organization of smuggling illegal goods; a large rally takes place in Stepanakert, Artsakh demanding the unblocking of the Lachin Corridor and an adequate international response; the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are set to meet in Brussels tomorrow.
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - July 7, 2023TopicsCatastrophic Situation in Artsakh - Gegham StepanyanZakharova confirms conditions, calls on Azerbaijan to drop blockadeHakari video fiasco - Pashinyan propaganda?Azeri preconditions to Baku-Stepanakert talksANCA supported NDAA resolutions in US CongressGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 267 | Recorded: July 7 , 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 23, 2023: It has been over a week that all humanitarian aid and cargo into Artsakh has been blocked by Baku; PACE Resolution condemns Azerbaijan and expresses surprise that Baku refuses to acknowledge the serious humanitarian and human rights consequences of the blockade; Chair of the European Parliament's sub-committee on Security and Defense visits Lachin Corridor, calls the blockade illegal and says Baku must ensure the rights and well being of the Armenians of Artsakh.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 16, 2023: Azerbaijani forces cross Hakari Bridge in an attempt to hoist their flag; Baku bans all humanitarian passenger and cargo transport through the Lachin Corridor; two Indian nationals injured following Azerbaijani attack on a metallurgical plant in Armenia's Ararat region.
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - June 15, 2023TopicsAzerbaijan Blocks Lachin/Berdzor Corridor after Shootings near Hakari bridgeHas Artsakh “returned to the negotiation table”?International actions viewed from StepanakertNoting the half-year mark of the blockadeArtsakh Ombuds Report summaryGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 263 | Recorded: June 15, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - June 2, 2023TopicsCurrent Living and Humanitarian ConditionsMorale after Pashinyan's Recognition of Artsakh in AzerbaijanHow is Artsakh Responding to Aliyev's Amnesty Threats?Moral of the Artsakhtsi PopulationAbout Artsakh Men Being Denied Transit through Azeri CheckpointsHave the Russian Peacekeepers Changed Under Lentsov?All Parties are in Breach of the November 2020 Trilateral Ceasefire AgreementGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 250 | Recorded: June 2, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - May 11, 2023TopicsMay 11 Azeri attacks on Sotk, ArmeniaAzerbaijan blocking ICRC convoysSarsang reservoir depletingRumors of a second pseudo-eco activist effortLentsov in Baku - what results?Artsakh Ombuds & FM activitiesMatthew Bryza bemoans Armenian Opp & diasporaMay 9 in Artsakh Armenians, Artsakh and the victory in WW2Guests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 250 | Recorded: May 11, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Apr 28, 2023Topics:Lachin/Berdzor Corridor Blocked on April 23 So-called “Eco-activists” Have Left. Armenian Rejects Discussions on Corridor Conditions Does the Government have a plan?Lentsov Replaces VolkovArtsakh Farmers Fired Upon - AgainWould Artsakhtsis accept Azerbaijani Citizenship?Guests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 250 | Recorded: Apr 28, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of April 28: Azerbaijan installs checkpoint at the entrance of the Lachin Corridor in flagrant violation of the tripartite statement that ended the 2020 war; Azerbaijani eco-activists, who had been blocking the Corridor for 138 days, have temporarily suspend their protest; France's Foreign Affairs Minister is in Armenia, says Baku must comply with the ICJ decision on the Lachin Corridor and more.
Tigran Grigoryan, a political analyst and head of the Regional Centre for Democracy and Security, joins Robin Fabbro to talk about the establishment of an Azerbaijani checkpoint at the start of the Lachin Corridor and what it might mean for the future of Nagorno-Karabakh. Lala Darchinova from the Imagine Centre for Conflict Transformation discusses Azerbaijani narratives around the conflict and the role of peacebuilding in achieving reconciliation between Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Read more: Azerbaijan closes Lachin Corridor to install checkpoint PACE rapporteur seeks to visit Lachin corridor Become a supporter at oc-media.org/support_us, or on Patreon.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of April 14: Four Armenian soldiers are killed, another six wounded after Azerbaijani troops open fire near the Armenian village of Tegh; two Azerbaijani serviceman cross into Armenian territory from Nakhijevan, and are captured; the people of Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh continue to remain under siege as the blockade of the Lachin Corridor enters its 124th day.
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Apr 12, 2023Topics:Azeri Aggressions of April 11 near TeghEffect on the Blockade of the Lachin/Berdzor corridor What Agency does Artsakh have in keeping links open?Bothsidism of EU and Russia in the face of Azeri AggressionWho is to Blame for the Continuing Losses in Armenian Life?Reactions of the Armenian GovernmentAbout the EU Mission and its Role and EffectivenessStepanakert Invites Baku to TalksArtsakh Farmers to Work in Russian PresenceGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 246 | Recorded: Apr 12, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Apr 4, 2023Topics:The Current Living Conditions Complete gas cutoff for 2 weeks Weather clearing, rolling blackouts alleviate Young farmer hits landmineAzeris Tighten Blockade on March 25Situation with the Sarsang ReservoirArtsakh FM meets French Delegation in Yerevan What do Western Statements mean to us? What do they signal to Azerbaijan? Guests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 243 | Recorded: Apr 4, 2023https://podcasts.groong.org/243Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 31: Azerbaijani forces, violating the line of contact in Artsakh, advance their positions and capture a new height, followed by an advance into Armenia's territory near the village of Tegh; Azerbaijan's President proposes a meeting of the representatives of Azerbaijan and Artsakh in Baku; Stepanakert rejects the proposal; the Lachin Corridor continues to remain blockaded by Azerbaijan, for 110 days the population of Artsakh has remained under siege.
Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode, Adam and Aga start by discussing the ongoing battle for Bakhmut, first pledges of jet fighters for Ukraine and the, at the time of recording, upcoming visit of Xi Jinping to Moscow.The discussion then moves to the situation in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, where the ongoing blockade of the Lachin Corridor - the sole link between Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia - has caused a humanitarian crisis and is increasing tensions in the region. Helping us understand why the blockade is taking place and what is the role played by the many actors involved is Tom de Waal - senior fellow with Carnegie Europe, specialising in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region.You can find out more about Tom and his publications on https://carnegieeurope.eu/experts/479. You can also follow him on Twitter @Tom_deWaal.Follow us as well! @areichardt @AWidlaszewskaFor further reading:"The South Caucasian dimension of the war in Ukraine: Russia's declining influence is giving the West a role in the Karabakh peace process" by Nino Chanadiri. New Eastern Europe 7 November 2022: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/11/07/the-south-caucasian-dimension-of-the-war-in-ukraine-russias-declining-influence-is-giving-the-west-a-role-in-the-karabakh-peace-process/
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 17: European Parliament adopts resolution on EU-Armenia relations, strongly condemning Azerbaijan's aggression, welcoming reforms made by Armenia; former NATO Secretary General visits Lachin Corridor, says EU must push Baku to lift blockade; Yerevan's mayor resigns and more.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 3: Despite the ICJ ruling ordering Azerbaijan to ensure free movement, the Lachin Corridor still remains blockaded; Azerbaijan violates the ceasefire in Artsakh three times; Germany's Chancellor advocates for a peaceful resolution that respects the right to self-determination for the people of Artsakh and more.
Weekly roundup of the main news in Armenia. In this episode, International Court of Justice orders Azerbaijan to open Lachin Corridor, Armenians in Istanbul help earthquake survivors and Armenian aid to Syrian earthquake. - Շաբաթական կարեւոր լուրերու ամփոփում: Սոյն հաղորդումին մէջ` Արդարադատութեան Միջազգային Դատարանի որոշումը, Թուրքիոյ հայ համայնքի և Պատրիարքանէն օգնութիւն երկրաշարժէն տուժածներուն և ՀՀ արտաքին նախարարի այցը Սուրիա և օգնութիւն երկրաշարժէն տուժածներուն:
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 24: The International Court of Justice orders Azerbaijan to ensure free movement of persons, cargo and other goods along the Lachin Corridor; Ruben Vardanyan, the State Minister of Artsakh is dismissed from his position by President Arayik Harutyunyan; the Government of Armenia gives the go ahead to Lydian to start operating the Amulsar gold mine and more.
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Feb 21, 2023Topics:The Politics Around Ruben VardanyanGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 227 | Recorded: February 21, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 17: Armenia's Foreign Affairs Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is in Turkey this week; 120,000 people in Artsakh continue to remain under siege as Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor continues; Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to discuss the next phase of the peace process and more.
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Feb 17, 2023Topics:Latest Gas & Electricity up downsOn the Food Stamp programWhy are schools reopening?Deprivation from educationGev loses powerThe pain of the blockade is realGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 225 | Recorded: February 17, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 10: The population of Artsakh has been left without gas supply again Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor enters its 61st day; Armenia sends humanitarian aid and rescue teams to Syria and Turkey in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes; Seyran Ohanyan, Armenia's former defense minister and member of the opposition Armenia Alliance was stripped of his parliamentary immunity this week.
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Feb 9, 2023Topics:Snowy and cold weather sets inAzerbaijan Switches off Gas againShifting Electricity Blackout Strategy25 Tons of Russian Aid Reach StepanakertNegotiations and Negotiators Continue Redlines for Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan talks with Gagik TsarukyanDo not Take this Blockade Lightly!Treasonous Mindsets in Armenian Government Who Will They Fight For?Guests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 223 | Recorded: February 9, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Feb 7, 2023Topics:Update for February 7 Unreliable Gas Supply Adam Schiff invites Robert Avetisyan to the State of the UnionArtsakh on the mind if the US Legislative BranchGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 222 | Recorded: February 7, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Feb 4, 2023Topics:Update for February 4 Blackouts at 6 hours per day Gas mostly ok for 5-6 days Food Stamp & Rationing System working OK Azerbaijan Curating Profile of Azeri Activists More professional, curated, Organized Hand-picked journalists Protests as a ShowGuests:Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 220 | Recorded: February 4, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 3: The International Court of Justice hears cases presented by Armenia and Azerbaijan against each other on the application of CERD; Azerbaijan's ongoing blockade of the Lachin Corridor is now in its 54th day; Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister says that as a result of the 2020 Artsakh War, Azerbaijan was able to reclaim the territories which belonged to it and more.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 27: The population of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) continues to be under siege as Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor is now in its 48th day; this week the EU approved the deployment of a 100-person civilian mission to Armenia for a two-year term, triggering a furious response from the Russian Foreign Ministry; U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken tells Aliyev to reopen the Lachin Corridor, underscoring the risk of a humanitarian crisis and more.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 20: Fifteen soldiers are killed when a fire erupts in a military barrack in Armenia's Gegharkunik region; Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor is now in its second month; Armenian children returning to Nagorno-Karabakh accompanied by Russian peacekeepers are harassed by masked Azerbaijanis and more.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of January 13: The blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan enters second month; Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says the road is not closed for those Armenians of Artsakh who do not wish to become citizens of Azerbaijan, they can leave; a delegation headed by the President of France's National Assembly arrives in Yerevan and more.
Interview with Avetik Chalabyan.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of December 23: For 12 days now, Azerbaijan has been blockading Artsakh; the European Court of Human Rights applied interim measures against Baku for the ongoing blockade of the Lachin Corridor; PM Nikol Pashinyan criticizes the inaction of Russian peacekeepers and says Azerbaijan's blockade grossly violates provisions of the November 9 trilateral statement.
Armenia's Human Rights Defender Kristinne Grigoryan speaks to EVN Report about the consequences of Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, the violation of the rights of the people of Artsakh as a result of that blockade and the legal instruments that Armenia can and has implemented to counter the consequences.
In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of December 16: Artsakh continues to remain in a blockade after so-called Azerbaijani “environmental activists” shut down the Lachin Corridor; after international pressure, Azerbaijani authorities restore natural gas supply to Artsakh; Armenia's parliament adopts bill on creating a Ministry of Internal Affairs and more.
EVN Report's Editor-in-Chief Maria Titizian speaks with political scientist and international security expert Dr. Nerses Kopalyan, author of the monthly series "EVN Security Report". The security context for the month of November demonstrated observable decline for Armenia as Azerbaijan intensified and amplified its hybrid warfare activities, attempting to neutralize Armenia's growing attempts at the diplomatization of its deterrence capabilities. Dr. Kopalyan speaks extensively about the blocking of the Lachin Corridor, Artsakh's only lifeline with the rest of the world, by so-called Azerbaijani eco-activists and the shutting off of the natural gas supply to Artsakh that will undoubtedly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe for the 120,000-strong population.