Resolution condemning Azerbaijan for ethnic cleansing introduced to US Congress 

Anna Eshoo and Chris Smith, members of the U.S. House of Representatives, have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the population of Artsakh.

“The Azerbaijani assault on Nagorno-Karabakh last year brought about the destruction of the Armenian community that has called the region home for centuries. Azerbaijan’s actions meet every definition of ethnic cleansing and must be condemned as such. Our resolution establishes a clear record of the atrocities perpetrated against the Armenian people and outlines critical steps that the U.S. must take to pursue justice and accountability for these crimes,” Eshoo said.

Smith, in turn, stated that the ethnic cleansing perpetrated by Azerbaijan against the population of Artsakh does not erase that population’s right to live in its ancient homeland in peace and freedom.

“Our bipartisan legislation urges the Biden administration to vigorously support the Armenians’ rights against the ongoing crimes of the Azerbaijani government under its ruthless dictator Ilham Al