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...
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...
“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,...
Siranush Sahakyan: “The Trials in Baku as an Example of Sham Justice”
The court cases involving Armenian prisoners being held in Baku contain several violations. In an interview with MediaLab, Siranush Sahakyan, who...
Facts That Cannot Be Ignored: Gross Violations of Ruben Vardanyan’s Rights
Attorney and representative of Armenian prisoners of war before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), Siranush Sahakyan, has provided...
CoE Committee of Ministers Adopts Interim Resolution Against Azerbaijan in Ramil Safarov Case
The 1531st meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on human rights took place in Strasbourg from June 10th to 12th. During...
"Armenia Can Organize Visits to Captives Through a Third Country": Siranush Sahakyan
The situation of Armenian captives and civilian hostages held in Azerbaijan continues to be concerning, especially since the International Committee...
Moot-Court Competition on the Crime of Genocide
For the first time, a moot-court competition on the crime of genocide has been held in Armenia. The competition, which took place on June 21st and...
"Ruben Will Be Convicted, So Will the Others": Vardanian's Lawyer Jared Genser Was in Armenia
Ruben Vardanian's international lawyer, Jared Genser, was in Armenia a few days ago. The lawyer gave interviews to Armenian and Diaspora media...