Following meetings with the Armenian National Committee of Australia’s (ANC-AU) largest ever Advocacy Week delegation, two Members of Federal Parliament rose in the House of Representatives on Thursday to condemn Azerbaijan for failing peace in Nagorno Karabakh.
‘We Do Not Need You,’ Erdogan Warns US
Amid the ongoing visa and arrest crisis between Ankara and Washington, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday that if the U.S. does not accept Turkey the way it is “then we do not need you.”
PACE to Strengthen Parliamentary Control, Revises Code of Conduct
During a debate today at its plenary session in Strasbourg on “The functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan,” PACE raised a number of concerns, particularly with regard to checks and balances, the functioning of the justice system, and freedom of expression and association in Azerbaijan.
Cilicia Catholicosate to Host Conference on Independence Centennial
In April 2018, the Armenian Catholicosate of The Holy See of Cilicia will mark the centenary of the first Independent Republic of Armenia with a pan-Armenian conference in Antelias.
Stella Kyriakides Elected PACE President With Armenia’s Support
On October 10, Cyprus Representative Stella Kyriakides was elected President of the PACE following the resignation of Pedro Agramunt on October 6.
European Lawmaker Urges Thorough Investigation of ‘Azerbaijani Laundromat’
According to European lawmaker Andrewy Kovatchev, all individuals involved in illegal acts related to corruption and money laundering, including the case of the “Azerbaijani Laundromat,” must be investigated.
Dean Cain and Montel Williams Challenge Armenian Genocide Denial Across Capitol Hill
Internationally acclaimed celebrity activists Dean Cain and Montel Williams – executive producers of the powerful anti-genocide documentary “Architects of Denial” – joined the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) on Capitol Hill last week in calling on U.S. legislators to reject Turkey’s gag-rule and adopt legislation (H.Res.220 and S.Res.136) applying the lessons of the Armenian Genocide to the prevention of future atrocities.
Azerbaijan Faces Legal Action for Defying European Court
Azerbaijan is finally facing consequences for keeping political activist Ilgar Mammadov behind bars in violation of his rights and its legal obligations.
Merkel Ally Received Money Through ‘Azerbaijani Laundromat’
Revelations over payments by Azerbaijan to European politicians have seeped into the German election as it emerged that a close ally of Angela Merkel allegedly received money from the authoritarian regime.
Turkey Summons German Envoy Over Armenian Genocide Motion
Ankara has summoned Germany’s ambassador for the second time in as many days with tensions between the two countries showing no sign of ending. It is the 17th time Berlin’s envoy has been summoned in two years.