German MP calls for sanctions against AzerbaijanOctober 24, 2023 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table against Azerbaijan after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Roth published a selfie with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after meeting with him in Yerevan on Monday, October 23. “The EU strategy of equidistance regarding Armenia+Azerbaijan has failed,” the lawmaker said. “We must put sanctions against [Azerbaijan] on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Karabach, support [Armenia] with a massive assistance package+strengthen the EU Mission.” On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, which left hundreds of Armenians killed and thousands of others displaced. On September 20, the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a ceasefire on Azerbaijan’s terms, including the dissolution of the Defense Army. On September 18, President of the Republic of Artsakh Samvel Shahramanyan signed a decree, according to which the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) will cease to exist by January 1, 2024. Over 100,000 displaced residents have already fled Nagorno-Karabakh and reached Armenia. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Analysis shows that no Armenian will be left in Nagorno-Karabakh in the coming days, Nikol Pashinyan has said. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |