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EDITORIAL: SHOUSHI STANDS TALL
asbarez
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Soldiers celebrate after the liberation of Shoushi
The anticipation that had been building on May 8 turned into jubilant
pandemonium on May 9. SHOUSHI WAS TRIUMPHANTLY LIBERATED.
The people of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh) in and
around Stepanakert had endured grueling daily barrage of fire from
Azeri forces, which had taken their positions in Shoushi and were
relentlessly bombing the civilian population. The operation, whose
military precision had delivered an exacting blow to Azeri forces,
irreversibly stifled their attacks and paved the way for the eventual
liberation of Lachin (Kashatagh) and the establishment of the vital
land corridor to Armenia-a lifeline. It also was the spark that
ensured victory in the Karabakh Liberation Struggle.
It would be an understatement to say that the events of and leading up
to May 9, 1992 had a far greater importance for the soldiers of the
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Liberation Army and the general population
of Karabakh. The liberation of Shoushi not only had crucial strategic
significance, it also brought back the ancient Armenian capital
that for so long had served as a center for cultural reawakening and
intellectual renaissance.
The significance of Shoushi's liberation still resonates as loudly
as it did 20 years ago, as it is not merely a symbol but a constant
reminder of the people's expression of self-determination and courage,
will and resilience.
Today, the Azeri Army, which 20 year ago retreated in disgrace and
embarrassment, is regularly provoking military skirmishes around the
border and threatening the fragile peace that has been safeguarded.
The Azeri leadership is not only threatening war to reclaim Karabakh
but has amplified its racist posturing toward Armenians, calling all
Armenians enemies of the state. The international mediators refuse
to properly assess the situation and, through convoluted statements,
are attempting to remain neutral. And, Karabakh is still not at the
negotiating table as a party to the conflict.
What is clear to the people of Karabakh, and the entire Armenian
nation, is that the liberation of Shoushi embedded an irreversible
course for our national liberation movement that is immune to
threats and compromises. The people who conceived and carried out the
remarkably unthinkable operation to liberate Shoushi will protect it
to death.
The Azeris believe that by spending millions of filthy petro-dollars
into a propaganda machine that perpetuates their lies, will temper
and fray the resilience and determination of the Armenian people,
when, in reality, Shoushi was just the beginning of the realization
of the Armenian Liberation Struggle toward JUSTICE.
asbarez
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Soldiers celebrate after the liberation of Shoushi
The anticipation that had been building on May 8 turned into jubilant
pandemonium on May 9. SHOUSHI WAS TRIUMPHANTLY LIBERATED.
The people of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh) in and
around Stepanakert had endured grueling daily barrage of fire from
Azeri forces, which had taken their positions in Shoushi and were
relentlessly bombing the civilian population. The operation, whose
military precision had delivered an exacting blow to Azeri forces,
irreversibly stifled their attacks and paved the way for the eventual
liberation of Lachin (Kashatagh) and the establishment of the vital
land corridor to Armenia-a lifeline. It also was the spark that
ensured victory in the Karabakh Liberation Struggle.
It would be an understatement to say that the events of and leading up
to May 9, 1992 had a far greater importance for the soldiers of the
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Liberation Army and the general population
of Karabakh. The liberation of Shoushi not only had crucial strategic
significance, it also brought back the ancient Armenian capital
that for so long had served as a center for cultural reawakening and
intellectual renaissance.
The significance of Shoushi's liberation still resonates as loudly
as it did 20 years ago, as it is not merely a symbol but a constant
reminder of the people's expression of self-determination and courage,
will and resilience.
Today, the Azeri Army, which 20 year ago retreated in disgrace and
embarrassment, is regularly provoking military skirmishes around the
border and threatening the fragile peace that has been safeguarded.
The Azeri leadership is not only threatening war to reclaim Karabakh
but has amplified its racist posturing toward Armenians, calling all
Armenians enemies of the state. The international mediators refuse
to properly assess the situation and, through convoluted statements,
are attempting to remain neutral. And, Karabakh is still not at the
negotiating table as a party to the conflict.
What is clear to the people of Karabakh, and the entire Armenian
nation, is that the liberation of Shoushi embedded an irreversible
course for our national liberation movement that is immune to
threats and compromises. The people who conceived and carried out the
remarkably unthinkable operation to liberate Shoushi will protect it
to death.
The Azeris believe that by spending millions of filthy petro-dollars
into a propaganda machine that perpetuates their lies, will temper
and fray the resilience and determination of the Armenian people,
when, in reality, Shoushi was just the beginning of the realization
of the Armenian Liberation Struggle toward JUSTICE.