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JUDY CHU URGED THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STAND WITH NAGORNO-KARABAKH PEOPLE
11:40, 13 March, 2013
YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. On March 11 the U. S. congressman
Judy Chu made a statement regarding Nagorno Karabakh in the House of
Representatives, which was broadcasted by C-SPAN TV channel. Judy Chu
reminded the speaker and members of the House of Representatives that
the current year marked the 25th anniversary of a critical turning
point for the Armenian people, who lived in Azerbaijan. Their struggle
on the way to self-determination and freedom deserves respect. As
reports "Armenpress" she stated: "In 1991, Nagorno-Karabakh officially
declared independence, becoming a democratic state committed to freedom
and respect for human rights. Despite dual blockades and threats
from neighboring Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh has held a series of
democratic elections and continues to work hard to strengthen its
economy. I stand with the people of Nagorno-Karabakh in this noble
pursuit."
Among other things she also noted that for the next 2 years following
the struggle, which began in 1988, the Armenian population was the
target of racially motivated pogroms. Hundreds of Armenians were
murdered and more wounded during violent attacks in Sumgait, Kirovabad,
and Baku.
11:40, 13 March, 2013
YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. On March 11 the U. S. congressman
Judy Chu made a statement regarding Nagorno Karabakh in the House of
Representatives, which was broadcasted by C-SPAN TV channel. Judy Chu
reminded the speaker and members of the House of Representatives that
the current year marked the 25th anniversary of a critical turning
point for the Armenian people, who lived in Azerbaijan. Their struggle
on the way to self-determination and freedom deserves respect. As
reports "Armenpress" she stated: "In 1991, Nagorno-Karabakh officially
declared independence, becoming a democratic state committed to freedom
and respect for human rights. Despite dual blockades and threats
from neighboring Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh has held a series of
democratic elections and continues to work hard to strengthen its
economy. I stand with the people of Nagorno-Karabakh in this noble
pursuit."
Among other things she also noted that for the next 2 years following
the struggle, which began in 1988, the Armenian population was the
target of racially motivated pogroms. Hundreds of Armenians were
murdered and more wounded during violent attacks in Sumgait, Kirovabad,
and Baku.