Protection of Armenian Captives: Legal Issues, Psychological Support, and Public Perception
A press conference was held on October 2 titled "Protection of Armenian Captives: How to help former captives overcome post-traumatic...
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture has visited Azerbaijan, possibly also Armenian prisoners
The fate of the prisoners, the closure of the ICRC in Azerbaijan and its dangerous consequences, international mechanisms for visiting prisoners,...
The issue of the independence of the Supreme Judicial Council is in the focus of the OECD's attention
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report on the fight against corruption and the challenges facing the...
“Responsibility 2025”: event dedicated to the right of Artsakh Armenians
In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale attack along the entire border of besieged Artsakh. The one-day war was followed by the forced...
Capitol Hill Briefing to Address Armenian Prisoners Crisis
A Capitol Hill staff briefing scheduled for September 17, 2025, Washington, D.C., will examine U.S. policy options for securing the release of...
Information about Armenian prisoners held in Baku is being falsified
"Artsakh TV" has contacted Linda Euljekchyan, the wife of Vigen Euljekchyan, who is being held hostage in Baku. She said that she last spoke...
French periodical addresses the issue of Armenian prisoners held in Baku
The prestigious French periodical "Nouvelles d'Arménie" has addressed the issue of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians held in...
Protection of Prisoners' Rights Must Be Guaranteed: Ombudsman Gives Interview
Armenian Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan gave an interview to the Sputnik Armenia news agency. The Ombudsman also spoke about the Armenian...
“The issue of the return of prisoners has long been outside the humanitarian sphere, it is political” Siranush Sahakyan
Siranush Sahakyan, head of the Center for International and Comparative Law, pointed out the difficult psychological situation of the families of...
Suicide attempts among the Armenian prisoners held in Baku
Some of the prisoners held in the prisons of Baku have attempted suicide. Siranush Sahakyan, head of the “Center for International and Comparative...
Why the POW Issue Was Not Included in the Peace Agreement and What to Expect Next
The text of the "peace agreement" simultaneously publicized by Yerevan and Baku contains no mention of prisoners of war (POWs). Only one...
US Intervention Could Lead to the Release of Armenian POWs
US President Donald Trump, during his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House, announced that he would ask Aliyev to...
ICRC's Baku Office to Cease Operations in September
The Baku office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will suspend its activities starting in September. Visits to Armenian prisoners...
“It is essential to confirm through direct contact whether the Armenians are alive and to assess their physical and psychological condition.” - Siranush Sahakyan
Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) last visited Armenian hostages and prisoners in Baku in June. At this final...
The Issue of Armenian Prisoners of War: Solvable with Will and Effort, Especially by the US Government
The ongoing trials in Azerbaijan are intended to maintain and deepen hostility and hatred toward Armenians. Beyond their political motivations,...