CIVILNET: "Can Artsakh Armenians reclaim their homeland?,” 9/19/2024, https://lnkd.in/eKWsAxmY "In this episode of Insights, we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the September 19 aggression that led to the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh Armenians, an event some legal experts consider the start of a genocide. The discussion delves deep into the critical issue of the right of return for Artsakh Armenians to their ancestral lands, exploring its historical context, legal ramifications, and the complex political landscape surrounding this fundamental human right.” Eric Hacopian: “In the harrowing days of late September of 2023, over 100,000 Armenians were forced to flee Nagorno-Karabakh, leaving behind their homes, their history, and the graves of their loved ones. In the midst of chaos and despair, some even exumed the bodies of their recently buried young sons or husbands to carry them to Armenia. Within less than a week, no Armenians remained in Nagorno-Karabakh, except for a handful of 5 to 10 people. The region inhabited by Armenians for millennia was emptied in a matter of days. ... "This notion where you can have peace built on criminality that we saw last last year is quite naive. ... "What everyone must understand is for peace to be durable and long-standing it needs to be just, it cannot be separated from justice. Peace is not simply the absence of war. True peace comes from justice being served and in this case it's people returning to their homes to live peacefully, under legal protections that are guaranteed by the international community. "In conclusion, the return of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh to their ancestral home under international protection is not just a matter of law, it's a matter of dignity, identity, and most importantly the only path to long sustainable peace."
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