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Armenia Hosts Nearly 50 World Leaders at EU Political Summit
European Council President António Costa opened the first-ever Armenia–EU summit in Yerevan, describing the meeting as a “historic moment” that signals a deepening partnership between Armenia and the European Union.

U.S. Armenia Economic Partnership Strengthens with $300 Million Tech Investment
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires David Allen joined Armenian officials and financial partners at the signing ceremony for the first phase of Firebird’s landmark data center project, announcing $300 million in financing.

Lemkin Institute Condemns Aliyev’s “Genocidal Rhetoric” and Calls for Release of Armenian Detainees
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention strongly condemns remarks by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who compared Armenian detainees to Nazi war criminals. The Institute warns that this analogy distorts historical reality, minimizes the Holocaust, and constitutes a form of genocide denial.

Global ARM Urges Expanded U.S. Security Assistance for Armenia in FY27 Appropriations
Global ARM submitted its recommendations for the FY27 State, Foreign Operations, and Defense Appropriations
bills, developed in consultation with the administration, bipartisan Members of Congress, and stakeholders both in Washington and Armenia, calling for stronger U.S. support for Armenia’s security and the U.S.–Armenia strategic partnership.

Center for Truth & Justice Testifies Before UK Parliament on Cultural Destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh
A delegation from the Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ) appeared before a UK Parliament Inquiry examining the cultural destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan.

Historic Vance Visit Marks Milestone in U.S. Armenia Strategic Partnership
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Yerevan on Monday, marking the highest-level visit by an American leader since Armenia gained independence.

Major Report Details Ongoing Azerbaijani Occupation, Prisoner Detentions, and Destruction of Armenian Cultural Sites
Breaking The Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ) has published an updated report documenting the ongoing unlawful detention of Armenians, the systematic destruction of Armenian

Four Armenian Prisoners Released from Azerbaijani Captivity
Breaking Vagif KhachatryanCivilian (70) detained in July 2023 at the Lachin checkpoint during a Red Cross medical evacuation and sentenced to 15 years following a

Historic First: Armenian Victims Participate at ICC Assembly of States Parties in The Hague
Breaking From December 1–6, the Center for Truth and Justice’s delegation of witnesses and legal advisors attended the 24th Session of the ICC Assembly of

Russia Targets Armenia’s Elections – Early and Viciously
Breaking Russia Targets Armenia’s Elections – Early and ViciouslyBy McKenzie Sadeghi, Eva Maitland, and Alice Lee Nov A NewsGuard analysis identified 18 false claims linked

Global ARM President: ‘Aliyev’s Weapon Is Oil and Gas’ – PEACE Act Seeks to Advance U.S. Interests and End Azerbaijan’s Aggression in South Caucasus
Breaking The PEACE Act, introduced in the U.S. Congress, aims to deter and hold Azerbaijan’s ruling elite, military leaders, and oil-and-gas institutions accountable for aggression

The Case of Ruben Vardanyan, a Travesty of Justice
Breaking The Case of Ruben Vardanyan, a Travesty of JusticeBy Hasmik Egian Few outside the field of human rights law know of the UN Working

Armenia Marks Two Years Since Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians
Breaking On September 19, 2023, Azerbaijan launched another military aggression—accompanied by war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and acts of genocide—that resulted in the forced displacement of

CSI: Armenian Hostage Vicken Euljekjian in Fourth Week of Hunger Strike in Baku
Breaking Christian Solidarity International (CSI) reports that Vicken Euljekjian, 46, kidnapped by Azerbaijani forces in 2020 and serving a 20-year sentence, has been on hunger

Bilirakis Files Amendment to Hold Azerbaijan Accountable for Hostilities
Breaking Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require the Pentagon

State Department Issues Human Rights Report on Azerbaijan
Breaking The State Department has published its 2024 Human Rights Report on Azerbaijan. The report cites evidence of arbitrary killings, unlawful detentions, torture, transnational repression,

“We Worked Magic There”: Trump Praises U.S. Role in Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Efforts
Breaking Speaking at a dinner with Republican Senators at the White House on July 18, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted America’s global leadership in diplomacy,

Trump Announces Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Near “Successful Conclusion”
Breaking President Donald Trump underscored the United States’ pivotal role in resolving international conflicts during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

CFTJ Highlights Armenian Victims’ Case at New York UN ICC Side Event on Closing Jurisdiction Gaps for the Crime of Aggression
Breaking On July 7, the Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ) participated in an exclusive side event at the UN Headquarters in New York during

In Armenia, Rising Ceasefire Violations Bring Fears of More Azerbaijani Aggression
Breaking Nightfall is an anxious time for residents of Khnatsakh, Syunik Province of Armenia. Every evening at around 10 p.m., automatic gunfire echoes through the

USCIRF: Azerbaijan Systematically Erasing Armenian Heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
Breaking The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemned Azerbaijan’s “severe violations of religious freedom,” highlighting the “ongoing destruction and repurposing of ancient Armenian

Center for Truth & Justice (CFTJ) New Report: Azerbaijan Continues Military Aggression on the Civilian Population in Armenia
Breaking “We wake up to discover bullets scattered everywhere, including on our rooftops” CFTJ’s latest report documents Azerbaijan’s continued military aggression against civilians in Armenia’s
