Halo Trust to help communities rebuild after Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

Following the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflic, the many safety issues that need to be addressed are the remains of unexploded ordnances, like parts of cluster bombs and landmines.

LA photographer steps up while efforts continue to help families impacted by war in Artsakh

The local Armenian-American community for over six weeks has been mobilizing to help those impacted by the war. There is a great need to help some 90,000, if not more, civilians from Artsakh who are now seeking shelter and safety in the capital of Armenia. 

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to end fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh

Officials in Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced an agreement to end fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region (also known as Artsakh) under a pact signed with Russia.

LA nurse tests positive for COVID-19 after flying to Armenia to help with humanitarian crisis

A group of nurses from Los Angeles traveled to Armenia to help take care of injured soldiers. However, as one nurse was set to return back to Southland, she tested positive for COVID-19 and is now suffering from coronavirus complications. 

System of a Down releases new music for first time in 15 years to benefit Armenia

After a 15 year hiatus, System of a Down is finally releasing new music amid the ongoing war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The band is donating all of its proceeds from its two new songs to the Armenia Fund.

Therapy dog brings comfort to injured Armenian soldiers

Nanor Balabanian said she felt her heart guide her to leave Los Angeles and move to Armenia. Balabanian and her dog "Coco” moved to Armenia the day before the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan began and now, Coco has been serving as a therapy dog to injured Armenian soldiers. 

LA doctor details handling a pandemic in midst of a war in Armenia

Coronavirus cases are on the rise all over the world. The combination of war and a global pandemic is making the situation in Armenia much worse as the war rages on with Azerbaijan. A Los Angeles doctor who flew to Armenia to help with the crisis details his experience. 

National Security Advisor visits LA to discuss efforts of ending war between Armenia and Azerbaijan

As the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Kathryn Barger met with U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and select members of the Armenian community to discuss the conflict in Artsakh and ways to end the fighting and bring peace to Armenia. 

Los Angeles surgeon saved countless lives as bombs fell around him on the frontlines in Artsakh

A local surgeon in the middle of a war zone saved countless lives on the frontlines in Artsakh. Dr. Armen Hagopjanian performed countless surgeries as bombs were going off all around him. 

LA woman travels to Armenia to visit families of fallen soldiers

A Los Angeles woman is on a mission of compassion. Taguhi Oganyan traveled from Glendale to Armenia to offer solace to families of fallen and injured soldiers. In addition, she also handed out donations she has collected from a GoFundMe account. 

Multiple SoCal cities showing support for Armenia, calling for recognition of Artsakh

Multiple Southern California cities are standing up and showing their support for Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh during their time of war with Azerbaijan.  

Husband leaves comfort of California life to go fight in war in Armenia

Locally, hundreds gathered in the South Bay on Sunday night, to mourn the nearly one thousand Armenian soldiers who have been killed and to continue to show their support for the Armenian-American community. Among them was the wife of one Southern California man who traveled overseas to fight this war.

U.S. stepping up diplomatic efforts to try to end fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The Trump administration waded cautiously Friday into international efforts to halt fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are engaged in their worst conflict in more than 25 years.

On the frontlines: British journalist, filmmaker documents war in Artsakh

Going into its fourth week, the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues. Giving people a front seat to the brutal pandemic-era war is British journalist and self-funded filmmaker Emile Ghessen.