Dutch MPs join Armenians in The Hague to demand the release of POWs and civilians

Emil Lazarian 2021
Public Radio of Armenia
June 17 2021
 

Members of Dutch Parliament joined Armenians in The Hague for a rally demanding the release of Armenian prisoners of war, the Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands (FAON) informs.

The protesters called to stop the Azerbaijani military aggression against Armenia, and take action against Baku – one of the host cities of Euro-2020.

A photo exhibition depicting the destruction and desecration of Armenian cultural heritage by Azerbaijan was also presented as part of the protest.

The action was part of the Global Silent Protests held by Armenians worldwide to demand an immediate release of all Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages, and withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from Syunik region of Armenia. 

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS