Statement of the SAS on the Situation in Artsakh and Armenia
The Society for Armenian Studies condemns the large-scale military offensive against the Republic of Artsakh by the Republic of Azerbaijan which began in the morning of September 27 targeting civilian populations in the capital Stepanakert and other cities. This is the largest military assault since the ceasefire signed in 1994, dismissing once again the peace efforts brokered by the OSCE Minsk Group and the cardinal right of people’s self-determination. The involvement of the Republic of Turkey in the conflict has escalated the situation, posing serious danger to the security of the entire region and the physical existence of the Armenian people.
The Society for Armenian Studies believes that the only solution to the conflict is through diplomatic channels and by resuming peaceful negotiations. We call on the international community to exert their influence on Azerbaijan and Turkey to immediately halt all military activities and to stop the war.
