SOAR confirms  receipt of  letter from Vicken Euljekjian to his wife

ArmInfo. Armenian prisoner Vicken Euljekjian, who has been held in Baku since November 10, 2020, recently sent a letter to his family for the first time in  a long while, as reported by Luciana Minassian, President of the  Society for the Aid of Orphaned Armenians (SOAR) on Twitter (X). 

"SOAR - The Society for the Relief of Orphaned Armenians (Buenos  Aires Branch) confirms that today the family of Vicken Euljekjian, an  Armenian-Lebanese civilian detained in Azerbaijan, received a  personal handwritten letter sent by Euljekjian to his wife, Linda  Euljekjian.

The receipt of this letter represents a deeply emotional and  significant moment for the family, following a prolonged period  marked by silence, uncertainty, and psychological hardship. Any  communication from Mr. Euljekjian is of profound importance, serving  not only as confirmation of life but also as a vital emotional and  human connection between husband and wife under exceptionally  difficult circumstances.  This correspondence is more than a private  exchange. It constitutes a humanitarian lifeline and reaffirms the  fundamental right of detainees to maintain contact with their  families. After extended isolation, the emotional impact of receiving  such a message cannot be overstated, particularly for families who  have endured months of distress and concern for their loved one's  well-being. SOAR expresses its sincere gratitude to the International  Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva, for its essential role in  facilitating, handling, and transmitting this correspondence in  accordance with its humanitarian mandate.  The ICRC's neutral,  independent, and confidential work remains indispensable in  preserving family links, safeguarding basic human dignity, and  ensuring humane treatment for individuals held in detention. 

While the delivery of this letter provides a measure of reassurance,  serious humanitarian concerns regarding Mr. Euljekjian's prolonged  detention persist. SOAR reiterates the importance of sustained  international monitoring, transparency, and humanitarian access to  ensure that his physical and psychological well-being is protected,  and that his treatment complies with international humanitarian and  human rights standards. 

SOAR continues to stand in full solidarity with the Euljekjian family  and reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the protection,  dignity, and fundamental rights of all Armenian detainees. The  organization calls on the international community and relevant  institutions to remain vigilant and engaged, recognizing that  sustained attention is essential in preventing isolation and  safeguarding basic human rights."