The United States of America, through USAID Administrator Samantha Power, voices its support for the displaced population of Nagorno Karabakh to safely return to their homes. Power emphasized the importance of ensuring the rights of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to return to their homeland, recounting the harrowing stories of displacement and suffering she heard during her visit in September 2023.
Power highlighted the efforts of the Armenian government in providing opportunities for these individuals to rebuild their lives, including support for employment and psychological well-being. The US Agency for International Development has been actively involved in assisting displaced families in various aspects of their lives.
Despite advocacy from the US and the international community, the return of Nagorno-Karabakh residents to their homes remains a challenge. Power stressed the need for proper conditions to facilitate their return and reiterated the US’s commitment to working towards this goal. The legal assessment of Azerbaijan’s actions in Nagorno-Karabakh is also under review by the US Department of State.