Artsakh is Empty for the First Time in History: What to Expect on September 2nd

Next week, on September 2, is the 33rd anniversary of the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Artsakh. This is reported by the "Zhoghovurd" daily.

“About 33 years ago, on September 2, 1991, Artsakh declared its independence from Azerbaijan even before the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, due to the foreign policy pursued by Nikol Pashinyan's government, today the second Armenian state is lost and, for the first time in history, it is empty of Armenians. During the tenure of the ruling Civil Contract party, no state-level events are held in Armenia to celebrate the independence day of Artsakh, considering that the page of Artsakh is now closed,” the daily reports.

“Zhoghovurd” has learned that, instead, opposition circles have planned a series of events for that day. On September 2, early in the morning, representatives and deputies of the Artsakh authorities will visit Yerablur, followed by an event-discussion to be held at the Artsakh representation in the Republic of Armenia, which will be open not only to political figures but also to Artsakh Armenians. Armenian opposition figures—deputies and leaders—are also expected to visit the Artsakh representation that day. Bishop Bagrat will also be present at the Artsakh representation on September 2.” Furthermore, on the eve of the Independence Day of Artsakh, on September 1, the opposition movement will hold an event in the yard of St. Anna Church dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Artsakh.