Artsakh Union welcomes Corsican Assembly resolution in support of   NKR and demanding release of all Armenian prisoners of war

ArmInfo.The Artsakh Union welcomes the resolution adopted by the Assembly of Corsica at its extraordinary session on July 30-31, expressing support for the  people of Artsakh and demanding the release of Armenian prisoners of  war held in Azerbaijan.

The Union's press service noted that it highly appreciates this  principled and humanitarian step by the Corsican parliament. "Such  resolutions are of great importance to us, as they demonstrate the  support and sympathy of the Corsican people, as well as other peoples  fighting for their own freedom and right to self- determination. This  step proves once again that the Artsakh issue is not closed, and the  frantic reaction of Azerbaijan's genocidal regime  is a telling fact  in this regard," noted Artak Beglaryan, head of the Artsakh Union  public organization.

The organization noted that such clear messages, resonating on  international platforms, are crucial for the speedy release of  compatriots from captivity and bringing the just struggle to its  logical conclusion. The Union then presented the content of the  resolution. According to the source, it takes into account the 1945  United Nations Charter; the resolution concerning the Armenian  Genocide; support for the Armenian population of Artsakh and  recognition of the Republic of Artsakh; and support for the Armenian  people following Azerbaijan's renewed aggression. It further recalls  that Azerbaijan, in violation of international law and the principles  of historical justice, launched a military attack on the Republic of  Artsakh on September 19, 2023, carried out the  ethnic cleansing of  the Armenian population of Artsakh, and continues to keep the  territory of Artsakh under military, political, and administrative  occupation.

"The International Court of Justice has ordered Azerbaijan to ensure  the safe, dignified, and unimpeded return of the Armenians of Artsakh  who wish to return to their homes. However, Azerbaijan, in violation  of international human rights conventions, continues to unlawfully  detain nineteen citizens of the Republic of Artsakh," the resolution  states.

Taking into account the above, the Assembly of Corsica demanded the  immediate release of all Armenian political prisoners; it recalled  the importance of respecting the right of peoples to  self-determination, the withdrawal of occupying forces, and ensuring  the right of the Armenian people of Artsakh to a safe, dignified, and  unimpeded return with genuine international guarantees, in accordance  with the decisions of the International Court of Justice.  Furthermore, it called on the European Union, its institutions,  member states, and all political forces to utilizeall political,  diplomatic, and legal mechanisms to ensure respect for international  humanitarian law and secure the release of Armenian political  prisoners.

"The Assembly also reaffirms the commitment of the Corsican community  to continue and strengthen its support for Armenia and Artsakh; it  recalls that the future of Corsica, as well as that of any other  people, can only be built on the principles of law, justice, and  freedom, and that lasting peace is possible only under the rule of  law, against occupation, injustice, and arbitrariness. Solidarity  toward all peoples who are victims of colonization and subjugation is  a  political and humanistic duty," the resolution further notes.