Armenia said on May 8 that it has stopped making financial contributions to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) after effectively suspending its membership in the Russian-led military alliance.
Day: May 8, 2024
Armenia Stops Financial Contributions To Russian-Led Military Alliance Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy addressed a letter to the heads of the missions of Israel to the EU and NATO, the Members of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Israel, and the main Jewish organizations in the EU and Belgium, emphasizing the alarming circumstances threatening the historic Armenian quarter in Jerusalem.
The letter urges the recipients to use their leverage to call on the Israeli authorities to take appropriate action and stop the highly destructive developments in Jerusalem.
Dating back to the 4th century, the Armenian presence in Jerusalem holds deep historical significance. However, this historic quarter is currently under threat due to aggressive actions by extremists, settlers, and businesspeople, seeking to appropriate the land.
Recent incidents, including an attack led by individuals associated with Israeli-Australian businessman Danny Rubenstein, have targeted the Armenian community, resulting in injuries and arrests among Armenian residents.
Despite protests and calls for protection, the Israeli authorities have not taken decisive action to safeguard the Armenian quarter from these hostile incursions.
In the light of these developments, the EAFJD urges the Israeli authorities to protect the status quo of Jerusalem and refrain from altering the demographic composition, institutional structure, and the physical, cultural and historical character of Jerusalem.
Drawing parallels between the suffering endured by both Armenians and Jews throughout history and having had to fight racial hatred, the EAFJD emphasizes that the Israeli authorities have a duty to prevent such occurrences in Jerusalem.
As European citizens, the EAFJD and its committees across 14 countries in Europe, call on stakeholders in the EU to utilize their influence in advocating for the preservation of the Armenian quarter in Jerusalem.
It is imperative that the historic quarters of Jerusalem are maintained, and that Israel takes proactive measures to prevent further destruction and intimidation within the Armenian quarter.
The EAFJD remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the rights and heritage of the Armenian community in Jerusalem.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched the World Migration Report 2024, which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances, according to the official website of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Azernews reports.