Lemkin Institute urges Armenian government to respect people’s right to express their dissent

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention released a statement supporting the right of Armenian people to peacefully protest and urging the Armenian government to exercise restraint.

“The Lemkin Institute supports the right of Armenian people to peacefully protest and to advocate for different policies in the face of genocide. We appeal to the Armenian government, as well as all other governments around the world, to exercise restraint and respect people’s’ fundamental human right to express their dissent,” the Lemkin Institute said in a statement.

The Lemkin Institute also commented on the Tavush for the Homeland movement and the numerous arrests of protesters.

“While the Armenian government claims it made the decision to cede Armenian territory in the interest of peace, the Lemkin Institute recognizes the slippery slope and the dangers these developments might pose to Armenian sovereignty, particularly in light of Azerbaijan’s seizure of Artsakh in September 2023 and its subsequent forced displacement of the entire population of 100,000 to 120,000 Armenians,” it added.