Press Release

NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO)
Press release 28.09.2023

THE BYURAKAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY STANDS WITH ARTSAKH ARMENIANS

September has become one of the darkest months for Armenians. Because of Azerbaijan's genocidal actions the second Armenian Republic, Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) will cease to exist from next year․

The so-called Azerbaijani victory triggered a huge exodus of ethnic Armenians living in Artsakh. The people were forced to leave their homes, resulting in the Armenian homeland growing ever smaller. Up to this day, more than 100,000 Armenians fled to Armenia and are hosted by different organisations, families or temporary camps.

The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory also offered a shelter and is now hosting our compatriots from Artsakh. Over 40 people are now living in the BAO guest house and have the full support of the BAO administration.

The Observatory does its best to provide them with all the necessities, including job opportunities. The BAO has hired Anna Gasparyan, an employee of the Artsakh Scientific Center, to join the “Astronomical Surveys” research department. It is of the utmost importance that our compatriots from Artsakh feel safe in all terms.

In case you want to help but don’t know how, reach out to us for details.

Meline Asryan