Karabakh conflict is not only unresolved but is also on international political agenda – ANC International

Armenian National Committee – International has released a statement on the one-year anniversary of the ethnic cleansing in Artsakh.

“The cause of the Karabakh problem was the anti-Armenian policies of Azerbaijan for decades. The violent response of Azerbaijan against the people fighting for self-determination and freedom deepened the consequences of the conflict. The desire for the reunification of the Armenian people is normal and legal, under the norms of international law. Any document signed by any state or states, including the Republic of Armenia, cannot invalidate that struggle.

Ensuring the realization of the right of collective return of the Armenians of Artsakh under international guarantees, providing Artsakh with an interim status, ensuring uninterrupted land communication with the Republic of Armenia, releasing Armenian prisoners held in Baku, including the military and political leadership of Artsakh, applying sanctions against Azerbaijan and bringing criminals to justice, the preservation of Artsakh’s cultural heritage are the preconditions that should guide the political settlement of the conflict.

Current developments show that the Karabakh conflict is not only unresolved but is also on the international political agenda. We are sure that after the current upheaval of international relations, which is temporary, wider opportunities will open up to continue the struggle and carry out work towards the settlement of the Artsakh problem.

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh, we call on all Armenians not to stop the struggle, to give new momentum to the struggle, and to be consistent, determined, and resolute in this struggle,” the statement reads.