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    January 27, 2026

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    Right of Return

    Legal basis of the right of return

    Recent positions on the right of return of Artsakh citizens

    After the war of 2020 and especially after the depopulation of Artsakh in 2023, various international and Armenian circles, including us, began to use the phrase “right of return” often. Applying active international mechanisms, the realisation of the right of return of Artsakh citizens has also become one of the main political priorities of the Armenian National Committees worldwide.

    In this report, we present a few provisions regarding the Right of Return, the legal-political foundation established by various international documents, as well as the decisions, statements, and resolutions adopted by the International Court of Justice, international organizations, and several states regarding that right.

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    13th-century monsatery of Gandzasar in Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh. Photo: David Ghahramanyan

    Final Statement of the International Conference on the Preservation of Armenian Religious, Cultural and Historical Heritage in Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh

    Bern, Switzerland | 27–28 May 2025 Preamble: A Framework of Responsibility and Response Isaiah 58:12 « Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt, you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in. » Galatians 6:2 « Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you […]

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    «Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh» commission launched

    On May 26, 2025, in the Swiss capital Bern, an interparty commission composed of 19 parliamentarians supporting the “Swiss Peace Initiative” launched its work. The commission aims to assist in the implementation of the Swiss Parliament’s decision to activate the necessary international mechanisms for realizing the right of return of the Armenians of Artsakh— a […]

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    ANCA Welcomes Launch of Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh

    May 26th Forum in Bern Aims to Secure Right of Return for Displaced Artsakh Armenians WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomes the May 26th launch of the “Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh” – a groundbreaking, cross-party initiative by Swiss Parliamentarians to advance the Swiss government’s decision to establish an international platform […]

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