Artsakh Under Blockade: Day 33
A Conversation with Aram Orbelyan

"The Armenian government, under its legislation, is obliged to protect the independence of Artsakh" - Aram Orbelyan

As of earlier this week, Artsakh has introduced coupons to ration food. Other critical supplies are also hard to find.

To add to the issues faced by Artsakhtsis, there are reports of a damaged high voltage electricity cable, whose repair is being prevented by Azerbaijan, resulting in rolling blackouts all throughout Artsakh.

And yesterday, the only fiber optic cable to Artsakh was cut at the same location where the pseudo eco-activists are. Access to repair the cable is not being granted.

Outside of a few muffled statements, the indifferent world watches on.

Today’s episode is a collaborative effort with “168 Hours” in an effort to increase the amount of English language content in the midst of this crisis in Artsakh, which has entered its 31st day.

Guests:

Aram Orbelyan, an international law specialist, who is an attorney and managing partner at Concern Dialog law firm, and PhD in Public international law. Mr. Orbelyan lectures at the Academy of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia, and lectured public international law at French University of Armenia. Mr. Orbelyan was Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia between 2011 and 2014.

This interview is a continuation of the collaboration between Groong and 168 Hours aiming to bring you more English-language coverage on the developments of this very serious humanitarian crisis in progress.

Links:
  - 168 Hours: https://168.am
  - Groong: https://podcasts.groong.org

Hosts:
  - Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan

Episode 202 | Recorded: January 13, 2023

Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/202

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