Rep. Chris Smith Leads Capitol Hill Hearing Spotlighting Azerbaijan’s Genocide of Artsakh; Armenian Prisoners

The adoption of the Madrid Principles as a basis for the settlement of the Karabakh conflict did not meet the interests of the Armenian side, believes former Foreign Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh Arman Melikyan. On RUSARMINFO, Melikyan said that the Madrid Principles allowed Azerbaijan to accuse Armenia of occupation and demand the return of territories. Yerevan and Stepanakert expected to achieve recognition of Karabakh, but this did not happen.…

Rep. Chris Smith leads Capitol Hill hearing spotlighting Azerbaijan’s genocide of Artsakh and Armenian prisoners

WASHINGTON—Reversing Azerbaijan’s genocide of Artsakh and securing the release of Armenian hostages illegally held in Baku were the focus of attention at today’s Congressional hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). The hearing, titled “Human Rights in Azerbaijan since the COP 29 U.N. Climate Change Conference,” brought renewed urgency to U.S. Congressional action aimed at returning Armenians to Art…

Rep. Chris Smith Leads Capitol Hill Hearing Spotlighting Azerbaijan’s Genocide of Artsakh; Armenian Prisoners

ANCA Welcomes Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission focus on Artsakh’s Right of Return and the Release of Armenian Hostages WASHINGTON – Reversing Azerbaijan’s genocide of Artsakh and securing the release of Armenian hostages illegally held in Baku were the focus of attention at today’s Congressional hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). The hearing, titled “Human Rights in Azerbaijan since the COP 2…

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing Focuses on Azerbaijan's Abysmal Human Rights Record: Armenian and Azeri Prisoners Highlighted

During today’s hearing Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, announced that he is preparing legislation, the Azerbaijan Democracy Act, to address Azerbaijan’s abysmal human rights record, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). Co-Chair Smith also emphasized the importance of securing the release of the political prisoners and prisoners of war held by Azerbaijan, the need to protect …