Azerbaijani Actions in Artsakh Represent Cultural Cleansing, Says Stepanakert Mayor

Azerbaijan's actions in Stepanakert represent cultural cleansing. By destroying the old neighborhoods of Stepanakert, it attempts to erase Armenian traces from the city. This warning comes from Stepanakert's Mayor, David Sargsyan.

“The historical face of our city is being erased before the eyes of the international community. The civilized world quietly watches the eradication of an entire civilization... Once again, universal values and international humanitarian law are being subordinated to political interests. Until when...” he added.

Today also marks the anniversary of the installation of the famous “We Are Our Mountains” monument, known to everyone as the “Grandma-Grandpa” monument. This is the main symbol of Artsakh, the fate of which is also uncertain given Azerbaijan's genocidal policies,” he stated.