The National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh has issued a statement declaring that accepting genocide in silence is criminal indifference, and unpunished genocide opens the way for a new one.

"The Armenian Genocide committed by Ottoman Turkey in 1915 is one of the most barbaric crimes in human history, aimed at the complete extermination of the Armenian people.

Unfortunately, this crime remains unpunished to this day, making it a precedent for new genocidal actions.

The war crimes, brutal siege, forced displacement, and atrocities committed in Artsakh by Azerbaijani authorities from 2020 to 2023 are a continuation of the same genocidal policy in the 21st century. All of Azerbaijan's actions—ethnic cleansing, depopulation of Artsakh, and erasure of the Armenian historical presence—fall under the international legal definition of genocide.

The international community must provide a proper legal and political evaluation of these actions, affirming that they meet the comprehensive definition of genocide. Accepting genocide in silence is criminal indifference; unpunished genocide is an invitation for a new one.

Regrettably, in this reality, the stance of the Armenian authorities is also incomprehensible and unjustifiable. Condemning genocide and holding perpetrators accountable are key to preventing future genocides—although these cannot replace a strong national security system or a forward-looking domestic and foreign policy.

The 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is also a moment for the global Armenian community to express collective will—toward a safe and secure future, and in memory of our martyred ancestors. We remember, honor, and are duty-bound never to forget our compatriots who became victims of genocide through violence, pain, and unspeakable suffering.

They live on in our memory and give us strength to fight for truth, justice, and human dignity. Eternal glory and reverence to all martyrs who stood for faith and homeland," the statement concludes.