The Chief Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, today referred to the reaction of the diaspora regarding the closure of the Lachin Corridor.

"They resort to different measures. I know that the public was expecting a more intense reaction, as there was during the war, but for some reason, this reaction is softer."

Zareh Sinanyan said that it is related to many factors. There is apathy and self-organization problems. According to him, however, in the following weeks, there will be a sharp activity in the diaspora.

"Yesterday, there was a big action near the mansion of the mayor of Los Angeles, as a result of which the mayor made a clear statement and promised to join the wider scope of work so that the United States is more involved in the opening of the Berdzor road. A gathering was held in Paris last Sunday, there will be a bigger gathering on the 10th of the month and it will be a continuation," said Sinanyan, noting that they are carrying out work at different levels.

Since December 12, 2022, Azerbaijan has closed the Lachin Corridor connecting Artsakh to Armenia, as a result of which 120,000 residents of Artsakh, including 30,000 children, were under siege. 1100 civilians, including 270 minors, cannot return from Armenia to Artsakh.

Because of the blockade, it is not possible to deliver 400 tons of food and medicine from Armenia to Artsakh every day, as a result of which there is a shortage of food and medicine.

350 patients cannot receive treatment in Armenia. 12 children are in the neonatal and intensive care units, and 12 patients are in the intensive care unit. 5 are in critical condition. During these days, 10 Armenians and 4 foreigners in need of emergency medical care were transferred to Armenia only through the mediation of the Red Cross, and one of the patients in Artsakh who needed medical care and was in critical condition died.