Artsakh National Assembly calls on world countries’ parliaments to recognize republic’s independence
05.10.2020,
11:38
The National Assembly of Artsakh sent a statement to the parliaments of other countries regarding the need for international recognition of the republic.
YEREVAN, October 5. /ARKA/. The National Assembly of Artsakh sent a statement to the parliaments of other countries regarding the need for international recognition of the republic.
In its address, the National Assembly of Artsakh strongly condemns the military aggression of Turkey and Azerbaijan in alliance with international terrorist organizations against the republic and calls on the parliaments of the countries of the world to recognize the independence of Artsakh, which is the most effective means of stopping the ongoing serious crimes against the peaceful population of Artsakh and protecting their rights.
The statement denounces the ongoing violations of the fundamental rights of the citizens of Artsakh and the obstruction of the realization of their inalienable rights as a crime against humanity.
It is also indicated that the large-scale armed attack on Artsakh continues with increasing intensity and is accompanied by serious violations of the laws and customs used during armed conflicts, including the use of indiscriminate weapons and great destructive power against cities and villages, including the capital, Stepanakert, which led to numerous civilian casualties.
War in Artsakh
On September 27, at 07:10, Azerbaijani troops launched an offensive along the entire length of the contact line in Artsakh, but were thrown back in several directions. Intense fighting continues in the south, southeast and north of the front line. Turkey joined the aggression. Residential areas are being shelled as well.
The Azerbaijani side suffered losses in manpower (more than 3,154 people killed and around 5,000 wounded) and equipment, in particular, 220 UAVs, 3 units of TOS – 1A, 4 Smerch and Uragan MLRS, more than 368 tanks and other armored vehicles, 14 helicopters and 17 aircraft. According to the data of the defense ministry of Armenia and Artsakh, more than 200 Armenian servicemen were killed and hundreds wounded on the Armenian side. Also 12 civilians were killed and 64 wounded on the Armenian side.
Armenia informed the international community, including the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, about the aggression by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, also about the shelling of peaceful settlements.
Martial law and general mobilization were declared in Artsakh and Armenia. -0---
In its address, the National Assembly of Artsakh strongly condemns the military aggression of Turkey and Azerbaijan in alliance with international terrorist organizations against the republic and calls on the parliaments of the countries of the world to recognize the independence of Artsakh, which is the most effective means of stopping the ongoing serious crimes against the peaceful population of Artsakh and protecting their rights.
The statement denounces the ongoing violations of the fundamental rights of the citizens of Artsakh and the obstruction of the realization of their inalienable rights as a crime against humanity.
It is also indicated that the large-scale armed attack on Artsakh continues with increasing intensity and is accompanied by serious violations of the laws and customs used during armed conflicts, including the use of indiscriminate weapons and great destructive power against cities and villages, including the capital, Stepanakert, which led to numerous civilian casualties.
War in Artsakh
On September 27, at 07:10, Azerbaijani troops launched an offensive along the entire length of the contact line in Artsakh, but were thrown back in several directions. Intense fighting continues in the south, southeast and north of the front line. Turkey joined the aggression. Residential areas are being shelled as well.
The Azerbaijani side suffered losses in manpower (more than 3,154 people killed and around 5,000 wounded) and equipment, in particular, 220 UAVs, 3 units of TOS – 1A, 4 Smerch and Uragan MLRS, more than 368 tanks and other armored vehicles, 14 helicopters and 17 aircraft. According to the data of the defense ministry of Armenia and Artsakh, more than 200 Armenian servicemen were killed and hundreds wounded on the Armenian side. Also 12 civilians were killed and 64 wounded on the Armenian side.
Armenia informed the international community, including the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, about the aggression by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, also about the shelling of peaceful settlements.
Martial law and general mobilization were declared in Artsakh and Armenia. -0---
