Unpunished genocide invitation to new genocidc - Artsakh Parliament 

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Genocide committed by Ottoman Turkey in 1915 is one of the most barbaric crimes in the history of mankind, the purpose of which was the complete destruction of the Armenian people. This is stated in the statement of the Artsakh parliament.

The Artsakh legislative body regretfully noted that this crime still  remains unpunished and has become a precedent for new acts of  genocide.

"War crimes, debilitating blockade, forced displacement and  atrocities committed in Artsakh in 2020-2023 are a continuation of  the same genocidal programs of the Azerbaijani authorities in the  21st century. All actions taken by Azerbaijan - the deportation of  Armenians from Artsakh, ethnic cleansing, the elimination of the  historical presence of the Armenian people - comply with the  international legal definition of genocide," the statement of the NKR  legislative body says.

The Artsakh parliament emphasized that the international community is  obliged to give an adequate legal and political assessment of these  actions, recording their compliance with the comprehensive definition  of genocide.

"Silent acceptance of genocide is criminal indifference, and  unpunished genocide is an invitation to a new genocide.

Unfortunately, in this reality, the position of the Armenian  authorities is also incomprehensible and inexplicable. Condemnation  of genocide and bringing the perpetrators to justice are among the  guarantees for preventing future genocides, which, of course, do not  replace the mandatory strong state security system and far-sighted  domestic and foreign policies.

The 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is also an opportunity  to express the collective will of Armenians around the world for a  safe and secure future and in memory of our martyred ancestors. We  remember, respect and must never forget our compatriots who became  victims of genocide through violence, pain and unspeakable suffering.

They live in our memory and give us strength to fight for truth,  justice and human dignity. Eternal glory and honor to all martyrs for  faith and fatherland," the NKR parliament statement continues.