December 10 is a Triple Celebration of Human Rights for the Residents of Artsakh: Artak Beglaryan

Artsakh Republic Human Rights Defender Artak Beglaryan made the following post on his Facebook page:

“Dear compatriots, on December 10, the world celebrates International Human Rights Day, while the Republic of Artsakh celebrates its independence and constitutional referendum days as well. This means that for the residents of Artsakh, December 10 is a triple celebration of human rights, rooted in universal and national values and aspirations.

On December 10, 2020, Artsakh welcomed the day amidst severe challenges also directed against the protection of human rights. For 44 days, the world witnessed the mass and blatant violations of the rights of the peaceful population and servicemen of Artsakh by the Azerbaijani-Turkish armed forces and terrorist groups in conditions of actual international indifference and inaction. For 44 days, due to the indifference and tolerance of the international community, the faith of the Armenian people in the universality and equality of human rights diminished.

For 44 days, the only guarantor of the security and rights of the Armenian people was the Armenian soldier, not the international community that proclaims the universality of human rights. Despite the tremendous human and territorial losses suffered, Artsakh will continue the struggle for the recognition and protection of its rights. The struggle will manifest itself, above all, in strengthening the borders, rear, and institutions of the Armenian statehood.

We will continue to fight by instilling faith and respect for human rights and our own potential in our children. Artsakh will continue the struggle to present the reality to the international community, to open eyes, and to urge actions. We are simply obligated to continue our fight for our own rights and freedoms, for our dignified life and for the real assurance of the universality of human rights throughout the world.

And our efforts should primarily be directed towards the establishment and preservation of a high culture of human rights protection within our state and beside and among us, which is a necessary condition for the proper realization of the fundamental values and principles of Artsakh’s independence and constitutional order.

Peace, strength, and faith to all our homes.”