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100,000 reasons to help: The UN migration agency at work in Armenia

Some 100,000 refugees who fled the Karabakh region are beginning to build a new life in Armenia, with the support of the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the agency’s Joe Lowry reports from Goris.

Armenia-Azerbaijan: UN calls for ‘credible and durable’ end to fighting in flashpoint region

A senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday that the wellbeing of civilians caught up in the long-running conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be the “overriding priority” following renewed fighting.

Armenia-Azerbaijan: Crucial to have ‘unimpeded passage’ of aid through Lachin Corridor, Security Council hears

There must be “rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for all civilians in need” via the Lachin Corridor, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.

Armenian leader arrives in Turkey for first time in nearly 15 yrs

Yerevan: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Turkey on Saturday to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the press service of the Armenian government said.

Armenia: Rights experts commend laws to curb use of mercenaries

New York: Independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Monday welcomed Armenia’s commitment to combat the use of mercenaries and private security companies, following an eight-day mission to the country.

Armenia: One person dies as explosion rocks Yerevan market

Yerevan: At least one person died and 20 others were hurt as a large explosion hit the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Sunday.

UN pledges humanitarian support as Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiate ‘lasting, peaceful settlement’ over Nagorno-Karabakh

New York: The UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the continuing ceasefire in and around Nagorno-Karabakh on Friday, underlining that the Organization stands ready to provide humanitarian support to meet the needs of all civilians impacted by conflict.

Turkey, Pakistan join hands to export jihadists to fight Armenia, say experts

Aided by Pakistan, the Turkish government is supporting jihadists groups to fight proxy wars in countries like Syria, Libya and now Azerbaijan.

Armenian military says 3 Azerbaijani jets downed in Karabakh

Yerevan/Sputnik: Three Azerbaijani jets were shot down in Nagorno-Karabakh on Saturday morning as fierce fighting continues in the conflict-torn region, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

US spoke to Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders urging de-escalation in Karabakh: Pompeo

Washington/Sputnik:  US officials have spoken to Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders and urged them to cease hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview.

Fresh Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes over Nagorno-Karabakh, as UN chief urges an end to fighting

New York: The UN chief is “extremely concerned” over renewed hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone that erupted on Sunday.

Erdogan says time came to end Armenia's 'occupation' of part of Azerbaijan

Ankara/Sputnik: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday the time had come to "end Armenia's occupation" of Azerbaijani land.

Armenia PM tests positive for coronavirus

Yerevan/IBNS: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday said that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, said media reports

Canada PM Trudeau meets Switzerland President Alain Berset in Armenia

Yerevan, Oct 12 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday met Switzerland President Alain Berset in Armenia on the sidelines of the la Francophonie Summit.

Armenia: Welcoming peaceful nature of protests, UN chief asks for continued stability

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Following the resignation of Armenia’s Prime Minister in the wake of mass protests, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the continued respect of the rule of law and human rights, as well as for the maintenance of peace and stability in Armenia and the wider region.