  Congressman Pallone joins Capitol rally against Karabakh blockade February 3, 2023 - 16:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman Frank Pallone on Thursday, February 2 attended a demonstration at the Capitol against Azerbaijan’s blockade of a key road in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh). “Demonstrators were at the Capitol today opposing Azerbaijan’s illegal and inhuman blockade of the Lahin Corridor,” paloone wrote on Twitter. “I proudly stood with them in calling for the United States to hold Aliyev accountable for his human rights abuses against the people of Artsakh.” Since December 12, the sole road connecting Nagorno Karabakh to Armenia - the Lachin Corridor - has been blocked by self-described Azerbaijani environmentalists. Karabakh residents have reported food and fuel shortages, while hospital patients don't have access to essential medicines, with only a handful allowed transfer to facilities in Armenia proper.   Top stories The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Gegham Stepanyan has said at at least two civilians, including one child, have been killed in Azerbaijani assault. The ICRC said on September 18 that it had sent humanitarian convoys to Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenia and Azerbaijan simultaneously. The Azerbaijani military employed drones and mortars near the village of Sotk, Gegharkunik province, the Defense Ministry of Armenia reports.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Armenia dismisses Turkey’s demand to shut down nuclear plant as “inappropriate”  Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”.“The Power of One Dram”, the “Hayordi” camp team up to benefit for Artsakh IDBank and Idram sum up the results of the September program “The Power of One Dram”.Armenian parliament ratifies Rome Statute The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.60 trucks with Armenian brandy stuck on border as Russia boosts customs control Some 60 trucks exporting brandy from Armenia to Russia are put on hold at the Upper Lars checkpoint in Georgia |
