The composition of the committee on the protection of fundamental rights of the people of Artsakh will be expanded. statement

The Committee for the Protection of Fundamental Rights of the People of Artsakh has made a statement, in which, in particular, it is mentioned:

"In addition to the announcement of January 18, 2024, the Committee on the Protection of Fundamental Rights of the Artsakh People, formed in cooperation with the main political forces of Artsakh, informs that the initial composition of the committee includes the following individuals:

Vardan Oskanyan, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs (1998-2008)

Gegham Stepanyan, human rights defender of Artsakh

Karen Bekaryan, chairman of the board of "Hayatsk" analytical center, Armenia

Mario Nalpatyan, member of the Central Council of Armenian Dat, Argentina

Gaspar Karampetyan, President of the Armenian Committee of Europe, Belgium

Garnik Kirkonian, international lawyer, USA

The composition of the commission will be expanded to include individuals from Russia and the Middle East.

The main task of the commission will be the pursuit and protection of the collective repatriation of the people of Artsakh with international guarantees and the right to live safely, securely and dignified in their homeland.

"The people of Artsakh are forcibly displaced from their home, land and homeland under the threat of genocide, and it is their natural and inalienable right to return to their homeland unhindered, to continue their normal democratic life, to preserve their language, culture, spiritual heritage, reclaim their property, develop and organize their lives internationally with acceptable norms and principles."

"The right of those forcibly displaced as a result of the conflict to voluntarily return to their homeland is recognized as a norm of international law, which is justified by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and regional with many declarations."

"Furthermore, on November 17, 2023, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that the Republic of Azerbaijan must ensure the safe and unhindered return of those who left Nagorno-Karabakh after September 19, 2023."

"The commission will carry out multifaceted activities on international platforms to raise, introduce, justify and pursue the problems, interests and rights of the people of Artsakh.

In order to implement the above-mentioned goals, the commission will carry out constant and consistent work with the Artsakh Armenians, the Armenian community and compatriots of the Diaspora, with the aim of consolidating all resources, including civil society, media, academic and expert circles.

The commission will represent the people of Artsakh before state and political bodies, as well as in international instances, forums and international courts.

We expect that the RA authorities and all political forces will show their willingness to support and cooperate with the activities of the Commission. The commission is ready to work indiscriminately with anyone and everyone who is willing to take responsibility within the objectives of this empowered commission."