Why don't Azerbaijanis hear Schumann?
On September 15, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) starts hearings in the cases "Chiragov and Others against Armenia" and "Sargsyan against Azerbaijan." Both cases pertain to Karabakh conflict, specifically, the citizens' rights to property.
"Before their departure, Azerbaijani refugees sold their property and received adequate compensation which is not the case with Armenian refugees. It is very important that the Court considers the cases separately and enables the international community to devise scenarios. In time we shall raise the issue on a diplomatic level," Leader of the Republican parliamentary group Galust Sahakyan told A1+.
Asked whether the issue of Armenian refugees is properly presented in the Karabakh talks, Mr. Sahakyan said, "Determination of Karabakh's status is Armenia's number one priority today. All other issues are of minor importance."
Naira Zohrabyan, Chairperson of the RA NA Standing Committee on European Integration highlights the accessibility of the European Court for ordinary citizens.
"It is vital when an ordinary citizen is given a chance to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights and restore his rights," she said.
Naira Zohrabyan is displeased with the presentation of Armenian refugees' problems in European structures.
"This is a major drawback for Armenia. Azerbaijan links all problems, including the Icelandic volcanic eruption and the melodies of Schumann, to the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Azerbaijani delegates to the CoE say they cannot hear a Schumann as 20% of their country is occupied. Azerbaijan connects all issues with the Karabakh conflict while Armenia cannot manipulate the Karabakh issue and advocate for its interests. We must activate our advocacy and present the true facts to the world," she said.
