Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

“Azerbaijan has already won a de facto victory” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT Arabia on the liberation of Shusha

By regaining Shusha, Azerbaijan from a military standpoint, controls the commanding heights above Khankendi, as well as the lifeline, the road that is between Armenia and Khankendi. So, effectively, one could argue that the military phase of the war is over. The Armenian side will maybe fight in a partisan way, but should simply give […]

“Liberation of Shusha is most important military victory in Azerbaijan’s history” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World Television

By regaining Shusha, Azerbaijan from a military standpoint, controls the commanding heights above Khankendi, as well as the lifeline, the road that is between Armenia and Khankendi. So, effectively, one could argue that the military phase of the war is over. The Armenian side will maybe fight in a partisan way, but should simply give […]

“After the liberation of Shusha, the collapse of Armenia will begin and Nikol Pashinyan will be overthrown” – Ahmad Shahidov told the Ulusal Channel

News of the entry of the Azerbaijani Army into the city of Shusha is rapidly spreading on social media. Although the Azerbaijani side has not officially announced, a number of international media and television stations have already stated that the city of Shusha is under the control of the Azerbaijani Army. In his interview to […]

“Armenia is disrespecting its obligations and the efforts of international mediators” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews Television

Unfortunately, despite the agreement reached during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the two countries in Geneva, the Armenian armed forces continue to fire on Azerbaijani civilians and civilian objects. Yesterday and today, the Armenian army fired rockets at the Tartar and Agjabadi regions of Azerbaijan. These areas are not located in the frontline […]

“Official Yerevan must clearly show respect for international law and UN resolutions” – Ahmad Shahidov told Press TV

The situation on frontline remains tense today. During the day on October 28 and night on October 29, the Armenian armed forces fired at the positions of the units of the Azerbaijan Army and our human settlements in different directions of the front with various weapons, including artillery and missiles. The combat operations continued mainly […]

“Azerbaijan reserves the right to take measures against military targets in Armenia” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

The situation on frontline remains tense today. During the day on October 28 and night on October 29, the Armenian armed forces fired at the positions of the units of the Azerbaijan Army and our human settlements in different directions of the front with various weapons, including artillery and missiles. The combat operations continued mainly […]

“Mediation mission of regional countries should be established in order to effectively resolve the conflict” – Ahmad Shahidov told ON4 Television

The Armenian army continues to commit war crimes. And today, for the second time, civilians were shot in Barda. The Armenian army, which also violated the third ceasefire agreement reached in the United States, cannot accept its failures on the front and unequivocally fires on our civilians. Today, Barda came under fire for the second […]

“Attacks on Barda city are a gross violation of international humanitarian law and existing ceasefire agreements” – ANews

The Armenian army continues to commit war crimes. And today, for the second time, civilians were shot in Barda. The Armenian army, which also violated the third ceasefire agreement reached in the United States, cannot accept its failures on the front and unequivocally fires on our civilians. Today, Barda came under fire for the second […]

The recent clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region were discussed on NTR TV in Africa

Today, the situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh front remains tense. Thus, Armenia, which has not complied with the latest ceasefire agreement, continues to fire on civilians and civilian targets in the territory of Barda region of Azerbaijan. In response to these provocations, the Azerbaijani army launched a counterattack, destroying enemy firing points and continuing to liberate […]

“We no longer trust the member states of the OSCE Minsk Group” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Today, the situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh front remains tense. Thus, Armenia, which has not complied with the latest ceasefire agreement, continues to fire on civilians and civilian targets in the territory of Tartar region of Azerbaijan. In response to these provocations, the Azerbaijani army launched a counterattack, destroying enemy firing points and continuing to liberate […]

“Azerbaijani army has implemented almost 2 UN Security Council’s resolutions over the past 30 days” – TRT World

Today, the situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh front remains tense. Thus, Armenia, which has not complied with the latest ceasefire agreement, continues to fire on civilians and civilian targets in the territory of Aghdam, Tartar and Aghjabadi regions of Azerbaijan. These shelling continued today as well. Military attacks from Armenia’s territory against Azerbaijan along bordering Zangilan, […]

“Nikol Pashinyan drags himself and the armenian people into tragedy” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to TRT Arabia

Today, tensions remain on the frontline, and Armenian armed forces continue to fire on civilian villages and civilian targets. The Azerbaijani army also fires back and neutralizes Armenian firing points. Today, the skirmishes on the frontline are actively continuing, and the ceasefire agreement announced on October 18 has already been violated. The responsibility for this […]

“Azerbaijani Army implements 4 UN Security Council resolutions on the battlefield” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Today, tensions remain on the frontline, and Armenian armed forces continue to fire on civilian villages and civilian targets. The Azerbaijani army also fires back and neutralizes Armenian firing points. Today, the skirmishes on the frontline are actively continuing, and the ceasefire agreement announced on October 18 has already been violated. The responsibility for this […]

“Pashinyan’s statement shows Armenia’s disinterest in resolving the conflict” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

Today, tensions remain on the frontline, and Armenian armed forces continue to fire on civilian villages and civilian targets. The Azerbaijani army also fires back and neutralizes Armenian firing points. Today, the skirmishes on the frontline are actively continuing, and the ceasefire agreement announced on October 18 has already been violated. The responsibility for this […]

“If the Armenian people show wisdom, they will agree to the conditions put forward by Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

Armenian armed forces continue firing on Tartar region in gross violation of the humanitarian ceasefire. At noon on October 19, Armenian armed forces fired on a cotton factory in Tartar. As a result, a large fire broke out in the factory. Violating the ceasefire agreement reached for the second time, the Armenian side has once […]

“Turkey must take part in peace talks” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to Ulusal Channel Television

Armenian armed forces continue firing on Tartar region in gross violation of the humanitarian ceasefire. At noon on October 19, Armenian armed forces fired on a cotton factory in Tartar. As a result, a large fire broke out in the factory. Violating the ceasefire agreement reached for the second time, the Armenian side has once […]

“Armenia’s second ceasefire violation shows that Yerevan is not a supporter of peace” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

Azerbaijan, showing its goodwill based on humanism principles, agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire from 18 October. Armenian armed forces immediately after the declared ceasefire, starting from 10 minutes past midnight, fired at the Jabrayil city and the Jabrayil region villages liberated from the occupation, located along the river Araz using mortars and artillery. The armed […]

“Armenia violates second ceasefire agreement using military aircrafts” – Ahmad Shahidov told Ulusal Channel

Azerbaijan, showing its goodwill based on humanism principles, agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire from 18 October. Armenian armed forces immediately after the declared ceasefire, starting from 10 minutes past midnight, fired at the Jabrayil city and the Jabrayil region villages liberated from the occupation, located along the river Araz using mortars and artillery. The armed […]

“In order to start negotiations, the Armenian army must withdraw from the occupied territories” – a debate on Al Jazeera Arabic

The Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia have agreed to a temporary humanitarian ceasefire from 00:00 local time on October 18. The decision was made in accordance with the statement of the Presidents of the United States, the French Republic and the Russian Federation, representing the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, dated October 1, […]

“The international community should not remain silent about the terrorist attacks of Armenia” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT Arabia

On October 17, 13 people were killed and 48 were wounded as a result of heavy artillery shelling of Ganja by the Armenian armed forces. Among the dead were 6 men, 4 women and 3 minors. Among the 48 wounded, 23 were men, 20 women and 5 minors. Two children are missing. In an interview […]

“Armenia desperately targets civilians” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to Ulusal Channel

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. The civilians in Azerbaijan’s second-largest city, Ganja, were hit hard by missile attacks by the Armenian army. More than 20 […]

“Armenian army continues its practice of terror and war crimes” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT World

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. The civilians in Azerbaijan’s second-largest city, Ganja, were hit hard by missile attacks by the Armenian army. More than 20 […]

“Armenia’s goal is to turn the region into a disaster zone” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Al Jazeera English

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. The civilians in Azerbaijan’s second-largest city, Ganja, were hit hard by missile attacks by the Armenian army. More than 20 […]

Armenia once again targets Azerbaijani civilians in Ganja with missile attacks – Ahmad Shahidov talks to ANews

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. The civilians in Azerbaijan’s second-largest city, Ganja, were hit hard by missile attacks by the Armenian army. More than 20 […]

“OSCE Minsk Group should refer to international law and never take sides” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ON4 Channel

The Armenian army, which did not comply with the ceasefire agreement reached in Moscow, continues firing on villages and civilians in the frontline. Every day, civilians are killed and wounded on the Azerbaijani side. In an interview with ON4 Television Channel, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human […]