Artsakh State Minister Nzhdeh Iskandaryan has strongly criticized the Armenian government, accusing it of abandoning displaced Artsakh Armenians and leaving them in dire social conditions.
In a social media post on Tuesday, Iskandaryan said a recent heated confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and an Artsakh woman was not an isolated episode but a reflection of the ruling party’s broader attitude towards its people. He said the government’s conduct followed a familiar pattern: “First comes the insult, then denial and finally a reluctant apology.”
He argued that the deeper issue lies in state policy, which he claims has left Artsakh Armenians unprotected, struggling with poverty and often forced to consider emigration. He stated that Artsakh Armenians have been left alone to face their daily challenges.
“This is not about one incident. It’s part of a system which must change,” Iskandaryan added.
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