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Congress spotlights Azerbaijan’s crimes in Nagorno Karabakh

A Congressional hearing organized by Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission this week titled “Human Rights in Azerbaijan since the COP 29 UN Climate Change Conference” put the spotlight on Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Nagorno Karabakh - or Artsakh - and issues such as securing the release of Armenian hostages illegally held by Baku. The hearing came days after the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. Aram Hamparian, the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into this hearing, and break down what steps the US can take to hold Azerbaijan accountable.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Rep. Chris Smith Leads Capitol Hill Hearing Spotlighting Azerbaijan’s Genocide of Artsakh; Armenian Prisoners

Trump goes mum on 'Armenian genocide' after Biden recognition

Greece and Cyprus among countries helping Israel battle major wildfire

US and Cyprus deepen defense ties through upcoming high-level talks

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