“Freedom House” published “Freedom in the World 2023” report. Armenia is listed in “Partly Free” countries receiving 54 points out of 100. Last year the country received 55 points.
“Azerbaijani forces continued to attack and occupy Armenian territory along the border, threatening the democratic government in Yerevan and raising the risk of full-scale war. The CSTO’s response to the crisis in Kazakhstan, for instance, stood in stark contrast to the organization’s failure to assist Armenia, the only member state that is rated Partly Free, as it suffered repeated attacks on its sovereign territory by fellow member state Azerbaijan. Moscow’s war against Ukraine, other recent conflicts include border clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and the growing incursions by Azerbaijani forces into Armenia. Azerbaijan’s regime stepped up its military aggression toward Armenia despite a Russian security guarantee”, “Freedom House” said in the report.
In September 2022, Azerbaijani military forces entered Armenian territory. The escalation of the ongoing military conflict killed nearly 200 and injured more than 293 Armenian soldiers; three civilians were killed; and 20 soldiers were taken as prisoners of war. Official reports included credible evidence that Azerbaijani troops had committed war crimes. While active hostilities lasted two days, the subsequent ceasefire has been regularly violated, “Freedom House” stressed.
Azerbaijan is listed under “Not Free” with only nine points, Turkey has 38 points and also is listed under “Not Free”. Georgia is also in “Partly Free” with 58 points.
