ArmInfo. Against the backdrop of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) being held in Yerevan, Artsakh residents handed over letters to the embassies of three European countries, calling for the issue of forced displacement of the Artsakh population, the preservation of its cultural heritage, and the protection of the natural environment to be raised. The letters were handed over to the Swiss, Italian, and British embassies in the country.

ArmInfo. The Office of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, Magdalena Grono, responded to an appeal from the organization "Hayakve" regarding the official's visit to occupied Artsakh as part of a tour organized by Azerbaijan on September 11-12.

ArmInfo. Even under conditions of colossal psychological pressure and complete isolation, Armenian prisoners of war held in a Baku prison are behaving with incredible dignity. This is stated in a message from Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan from the Yerevan Kentron prison (better known as the NSS basements).

ArmInfo. A memorial plaque in memory of philanthropist and entrepreneur Levon Hayrapetyan was unveiled at 31 Moskovyan Street in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. While emphasizing the importance of preserving biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources and effective public participation in environmental decision-making, the authorities of Artsakh express deep concern over the environmental and biocultural consequences of the forced displacement of the Armenian population of Artsakh. This was stated in the message of Acting Speaker of the National Assembly of Artsakh Gagik Baghunts to the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, delegates, and participants of the CBD COP17 conference.

ArmInfo. The Public Council of the Republic of Artsakh expresses deep concern and outrage over the statements made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at COP17 in Armenia. While speaking about the rights of indigenous peoples, biodiversity conservation, and the responsibility of the international community, he failed to mention the forced displacement of the indigenous Armenian population of Artsakh and their right to return to their homeland.

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities' intention to initiate an exchange program between Armenian and Turkish students raises serious concerns, according to a statement from the ARF student union "Nikol Aghbalyan."

ArmInfo. The Republic of Armenia confirms that it has approached third countries with a request to organize a consular visit to Armenian prisoners of war, but denies that these countries have given their consent. Siranush Sahakyan, a lawyer representing Armenian prisoners of war at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), announced this at a press conference in Yerevan on October 16.

ArmInfo. In a report submitted to the Armenian side, the UN-sponsored Committee characterizes torture of Armenian prisoners of war held in Baku not so much as a systematic phenomenon, but rather as an endemic process. Siranush Sahakyan, a lawyer representing Armenian prisoners of war at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), announced this at a press conference in Yerevan on October 16.

ArmInfo.  His Holiness Garegin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, met with a delegation from Save Armenia, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Paul Murray, and expressed gratitude to the organization for its efforts to protect the rights of Armenians in Artsakh, secure the release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, and preserve the Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage of Artsakh.

ArmInfo. The Artsakh People's Rights Protection Council held a protest in front of the Armenian government building ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17).

ArmInfo. Former First Deputy Commander of the Defense Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh), Major General David Manukyan, is celebrating his birthday in Azerbaijani prison for the fourth year in a row. He was born on October 15, 1965.

ArmInfo. Azerbaijan destroyed a monument to the victims of the Great Patriotic War in the village of Shosh in occupied Artsakh and a monument to Argam Harutyunyan (Shoshi Ago), a participant in the First Artsakh War. Artsakh Monuments reported this on its Facebook page.

ArmInfo. Ishkhan Saghatelyan, a member of the Armenian parliament from the opposition “Armenia” faction and a member of the Supreme Council of the ARF “Dashnaktsutyun,” held a meeting with Yannis Maniatis, Deputy Chair of the Social Democratic political group of the European Parliament.

ArmInfo. Experts have begun analyzing the indictment and verdict against renowned philanthropist and former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, who was sentenced to twenty years in prison by the Baku Military Court.

ArmInfo. The "Strong Armenia" bloc warned during the pre-election period that Azerbaijani soldiers could infiltrate the republic. Samvel Karapetyan, the bloc's leader, told reporters this on October 9 outside the courthouse, commenting on the incident in the village of Shaki.

ArmInfo. By 2029, the updated child protection system will be operational throughout Armenia. Deputy Minister of Labor and Welfare Roza Babayan announced this at a public discussion in Yerevan on October 9, presenting ongoing reforms in this area.

ArmInfo. The European Parliament adopted a resolution on political prisoners in Azerbaijan, co-sponsored by French MEP Marina Mezher. The MEP herself announced the adoption of the resolution. The document also mentions Armenians held in Baku.

ArmInfo. More than 100 American lawmakers, including 26 senators and 75 congressmen, have called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to end US military aid to Azerbaijan.

ArmInfo. Anastas Israelyan, Chairman of the "Resurgent Artsakh" public organization, launched a sit-in in front of the National Assembly of Armenia, demanding a resolution to the problems of Artsakh refugees.