Category: 2020

 10:34, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. System Of a Down have returned with their first new recordings in 15 years, “Protect the Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz”, to raise awareness on the ongoing Turkish-Azeri aggression against Artsakh and Armenia.

“We as System Of A Down have just released new music for the first time in 15 years. The time to do this is now, as together, the four of us have something extremely important to say as a unified voice. These two songs, “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz,” both speak of a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia,” the band said in a statement.

“The current corrupt regimes of Aliyev in Azerbaijan and Erdogan in Turkey not only want to claim Artsakh and Armenia as their own, but are committing genocidal acts with impunity on humanity and wildlife to achieve their mission. They are banking on the world being too distracted with COVID, elections and civil unrest to call out their atrocities. They have the bankroll, the resources and have recruited massive public relations firms to spin the truth and conceal their barbaric objective of genocide. Between these two dictatorships, there’s a lot of disinformation and silencing of voices within their own countries. Freedom of speech is not something that is enjoyed by everyone, but it is enjoyed here, so part of that responsibility is getting the truth out there whenever possible. We’re here to protect our land, to protect our culture, and to protect our nation. This is not the time to turn a blind eye.

As SOAD, this has been an incredible occasion to put everything aside and speak out for our nation, as one, as four Armenian guys. “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” are now available for purchase on our official Bandcamp page: SystemOfADown.bandcamp.com – where band proceeds go toward the ArmeniaFund. The funds from Bandcamp + pre-orders of our new merch collection will be used to provide crucial, desperately needed aid and basic supplies for those affected by these hideous acts. Please consider the opportunity to download these songs as an act of charity irrespective of how you choose to listen to them today, tomorrow and for years to come.

The music and lyrics speak for themselves. We need you to speak for Artsakh.”

 10:59, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. 2210 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Armenia in the past one day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 101,773, the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention said today.

1647 more patients have recovered in one day. The total number of recoveries has reached 61,782.

5202 tests were conducted in the past one day.

30 more patients have died, raising the death toll to 1506.

The number of active cases is 38,088.

The number of patients who had a coronavirus but died from other disease has reached 397 (7 new such cases).

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 11:08, 6 November, 2020

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Two explosions were heard in Stepanakert City at 11:10, ARMENPRESS correspondent reported from the capital of Artsakh.

The air raid sirens are activated.

Stepanakert and Shushi were under intense Azeri bombardment overnight November 5-6 also. 

11:20 – More explosions heard

12:06 – Azerbaijan uses cluster munitions to bombard Stepanakert. The Azeri forces are striking residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

12:42 – Air raid sirens again activated, three explosions heard

12:54 – Multiple explosions heard

13:00- Air raid sirens off

13:40- Several explosions again heard

15:30- Air raid sirens again ativated, a distant sound of explosion heard. 

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

 11:33, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo received Co-Chairs of the Coordination Council of the Armenian Organizations of France Murad Papazian and Ara Toranian to discuss the situation in Nagorno Karabakh.

“Paris stands by the Armenian people during this trial”, the Paris Mayor said on Twitter.  

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 11:03, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Combat operations resumed overnight November 5-6 in all main directions of the Artsakh frontline, the Defense Army of Artsakh said.

The Defense Army said its troops conducted successful defensive battles and inflicted heavy personnel and materiel losses upon the attacking Azeri forces in the eastern, southern and south-western parts.

“The multiple attack attempts of the enemy assault teams in the direction of Shushi were also thwarted. The adversary suffered serious losses also in the south-western part, in direction of Berdzor. In addition, the Azerbaijani forces delivered rocket-artillery strikes at the peaceful settlements and civilian infrastructures of Artsakh throughout the entire day. There are casualties among the civilian population,” the Defense Army said.

The Azeri forces continue offensive operations in all directions of the frontline. The Defense Army said its troops are in full control of the tactical situation and continue countermeasures, namely target acquisition and elimination.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

 11:11, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and President of France Emmanuel Macron highlighted the importance of the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict through dialogue and diplomacy during a telephone conversation, the Canadian PM’s Office said.

“The Prime Minister and the President exchanged views on global affairs, such as the current tension in the Eastern Mediterranean and the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in the peaceful settlement process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Both leaders highlighted their commitment to continue the joint work in international organizations, such as NATO, G7 and G20 and promote the common priorities such as the protection of international peace and security and fight against climate change”, the statement says.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 11:37, 6 November, 2020

WARNING: Video contains graphic content

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The Defense Ministry of Artsakh released a video showing the neutralization of an Azeri unit that was attacking in the direction of Berdzor.

 12:26, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Russia Sergey Naryshkin has announced that they have received accurate intelligence data, including from intelligence agencies of Middle Eastern countries, on the participation of Syrian militants in the Nagorno Karabakh fighting.

Naryshkin said that the Russian intelligence agency has “accurate information on the presence of terrorists, including from Middle East and first of all from Syria in the combat zone”.

“We are receiving this data from several countries, various sources, and from our various colleagues, partner services in the Middle East.”

Two Syrian mercenaries fighting for the Azeri side against Artsakh were taken captive by the Armenian forces. Both have testified how they were recruited in Syria and taken through Turkey to Azerbaijan for 2000 dollars a month.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

 13:11, 6 November, 2020

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The City Council of Berga, Catalonia, has recognized the independence of the Republic of Artsakh, the Armenian Culture Union of Barcelona reports.

“The plenary session of the City Council has acknowledged and recognized the independence of the Republic of Artsakh, the peoples’ right to self-determination and territorial integrity with the majority of votes at the proposal of the Armenian Culture Union of Barcelona”, the statement says.

Berga is the capital of the county of Berguedà, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 12:34, 6 November, 2020

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The three victims of the latest intense Azeri bombardment of Stepanakert City are an 80-year-old woman and her two grandsons.

Arkadi and Arsen Hakhumyan were visiting their bedridden grandmother, Svetlana, when the Azeri missile struck directly at their home, destroying it completely, ARMENPRESS correspondent reported. 

The missile strike happened around 02:00 AM November 6. 

The Azeri forces continue bombarding Stepanakert with cluster munitions.