September 2023
Human Rights Sources: A Kolber Killed by Military Gunfire in Baneh
A 28-year-old kolber named Mohammad Khaledi was killed by military gunfire in Baneh, Iran, highlighting the dangers faced by those engaged in this occupation due…
Fear of Ethnic Cleansing; Over 47,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh Have Fled to Armenia
Over 47,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh have fled to Armenia due to fears of ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan. The situation has drawn international attention, with calls…
Azerbaijani Forces Arrest Former Leader of Separatist Nagorno-Karabakh Government
Azerbaijani forces arrested Ruben Vardanyan, the former leader of the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh government, as he attempted to flee to Armenia amid a mass exodus of…
Turkey's Insistence on Constructing the Zangezur Corridor; Erdogan Says It's a Significant Step for Regional Peace and Prosperity
Turkish President Erdogan highlighted the strategic importance of the Zangezur corridor, aiming to enhance road and rail links with Azerbaijan and involve Iran in regional…
Explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh Leaves 20 Dead and Dozens Injured
An explosion at a gas station in Nagorno-Karabakh has resulted in at least 20 deaths and 300 injuries amid a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians…
Senior U.S. Official: Baku Must Uphold the Rights of Ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh
Samantha Power, a senior U.S. official, urged Azerbaijan to protect the rights of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh during her visit to Armenia following a mass…
Aliyev's Claim in Meeting with Erdogan: Part of Armenia Should Have Been Part of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed creating a land corridor through Armenia, which Armenia opposes. This meeting follows recent Azerbaijani…
Two Senior U.S. Officials Visit Armenia Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Developments
Two senior U.S. officials visited Armenia to address concerns over the humanitarian crisis following the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, where ethnic Armenians are fleeing to…
United States' Strong Support for Armenia's Territorial Integrity
The U.S. has reaffirmed its strong support for Armenia amid Azerbaijan's military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, emphasizing the need to protect the rights of the local…
Portering on the Death Line; 85 Porters Killed or Injured in Six Months
In the first half of 2023, 85 porters were reported killed or injured in Iran's border provinces, primarily due to military gunfire. The situation highlights…
Separatists in 'Nagorno-Karabakh': We have not reached an agreement with Azerbaijan on 'amnesty or security guarantees'
Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh have not reached an agreement with Azerbaijan on security guarantees or amnesty, despite agreeing to a ceasefire after recent military attacks.…
Conflicting Reports on the Death of a Protester in Saqqez Due to Gunfire from Government Forces
Fardin Jafari, a protester injured by government gunfire in Saqqez, has reportedly died in the hospital, contradicting earlier reports of his recovery. The incident coincides…
Agreement Reached to Reopen Roads Leading to Nagorno-Karabakh
Ethnic Armenian officials in Nagorno-Karabakh have agreed to allow humanitarian aid from Azerbaijan in exchange for reopening roads to Armenia, marking a significant shift in…
Iran Human Rights Organization: 200 Women Executed Since 2010
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 200 women have been executed in Iran since 2010, with the latest execution of Mahboubeh Roshan Del occurring…