What else, besides the Azerbaijani shelling, are the Armenian authorities ready to justify?
April 25 2025, 17:05
When the term “victim-blaming” emerged in 1971, few Armenians could have imagined a day when their own people would justify the violence inflicted upon them by Turkic peoples.
That’s exactly what happened the day before. On both April 21 and April 23, units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire on a village in the Syunik region, damaging a residential house. Following this, Pashinyan’s propaganda machine attempted to justify Baku’s actions, claiming that “the shelling was a response to the burning of Azerbaijani and Turkish flags in Republic Square.”
But this was not enough, and in the morning, a spokesperson for Pashinyan—who had previously included Ararat Mirzoyan in his government, a man involved in an attempt to burn the Russian flag in 2015—stated that Pashinyan condemned the burning of Turkish and Azerbaijani flags during the torchlight procession.
“Pashinyan condemns this practice, considering it irresponsible and unacceptable. The burning of flags of internationally recognized states, especially neighboring ones, cannot be viewed otherwise by the head of state. This is a provocative and inflammatory act,” Baghdasaryan commented.
What else are these people willing to justify? The annexation of Syunik? The annexation of Sevan? Even the traditionally silent European media, which are often guided by double standards, could not remain quiet and published reports indicating that the Armenian authorities had prohibited their diplomatic representatives from participating in commemorative events abroad. This decision has raised questions both domestically and internationally, drawing the attention of the global community to the actions of Pashinyan’s team.
As for the torchlight procession, it demonstrated that the memory of the Genocide victims and the commitment to preserving historical heritage remain core values for our people. It also showcased the resilience of Armenian society in its fight for historical justice and identity.
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