BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 6. In a recent article, La Gazette du Caucase condemned the actions of French Armenian organizations that staged a protest at Trocadéro Square in Paris on November 5 against Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29, Trend reports.
La Gazette du Caucase pointed out that the continued demonstrations by Armenian groups in France only serve to spread misinformation, particularly at a time when both nations are striving for a peaceful resolution to their long-standing tensions.
"One might simply question why, at a time when the two countries are trying to find the best path toward lasting peace in the Caucasus, Armenian organizations in France continue to spread stories to the French public. It is worth recalling that Azerbaijan has never invaded Armenia, nor had any intention of doing so. On the contrary, Armenian forces violated Azerbaijani borders and occupied for almost 30 years a territory that, according to all international organizations, belongs to Azerbaijan. This invasion was justified by a rewriting of history that relies on the myth of a "Greater Armenia" that supposedly included the entire Caucasus," the article reads.
Moreover, La Gazette du Caucase highlighted the involvement of the so-called "prominent figures" from the French media, including the deputy editor-in-chief of Le Figaro Magazine, in supporting these protests.
"Most regrettably, is that journalists, such as the deputy editor-in-chief of Le Figaro Magazine, to name just one, partake in these sinister displays. This says a great deal about the downdrop of the French press, which no longer fulfills its role of providing information and analysis but instead acts as a mouthpiece for various ideologies," the authors noted.
In its article, the publication addressed the arrests of Armenian separatists in Baku, stating that they are not "political prisoners," as some claim, but individuals linked to serious crimes, including mass murder and organized crime. This distinction is crucial, as it counters the narrative put forth by Armenian groups that aim to portray these individuals as so-called "victims of political repression".
"As for the prisoners in Baku, they are criminals guilty of mass murder and mafia leaders who sought to seize the wealth of Karabakh illegally. It is also worth noting that the Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF), the organization behind this protest, has been implicated in numerous violent and terrorist acts. Its leader, Mourad Papazian, was even banned from Armenia for an extended period," the article highlights.
La Gazette du Caucase concluded that such actions and the media’s complicity in them reflect a troubling pattern of misinformation that hinders genuine dialogue and understanding between Armenia and Azerbaijan.