Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Wednesday, July 9, 2025
    961
    Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok
    • Breaking News
    • Guides
    • Food & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Join the Team
    • Whatsapp
      • 961
      • 961 News
    Advertise with Us Get the App
    961
    Home»Diaspora
    Maral Najarian-AA
    2 Mins Read

    International Red Cross Visited Lebanese-Armenian Still Captive In Azerbaijan

    By Rim ZreinFebruary 13, 2021Updated:May 28, 2022
    Facebook WhatsApp Copy Link

    Maral Najarian, who was captured by Azerbaijani forces in Berdzor while collecting her personal belongings to evacuate, is still held captive in Azerbaijan since November 10th of last year.

    Her fate and whereabouts were practically left in the dark until recently when representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) managed to have access to check on her.

    According to the ICRC, Maral is “doing fine” whatever fine could mean in such a situation where the person is considered a prisoner of war.

    Your silence is fueling evil.
    It’s ALWAYS the right time to do what’s right. FREE MARAL NAJARIAN 🗣#FREEMARAL #FreeArmenianPOWs @ECHR_CEDH @EmmanuelMacron @UN_Lebanon @PrimeministerGR @MFAofArmenia @StateDept @StateDRL @ICRC @hrw @amnesty pic.twitter.com/oNkemltVeu

    — Ant!c (@its_antic) February 12, 2021

    Maral had relocated to Artsakh after the Beirut Explosion of August 4th to then find herself in front of another explosion, the Nagorno-Karabakh military conflict, which eventuated with the surrendering of Artsakh to Azerbaijani forces.

    With her area of residence was surrendering as part of the November 9 agreement, Maral was rushing to collect her belongings to evacuate but didn’t make it on time and was captured by the Azerbaijani forces.

    She was arrested along with fellow Lebanese-Armenian Viken Euljekchian, who has been charged since then with several alleged crimes, including terrorism, according to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry.

    To think that any one of us could have been Maral Najarian, a Lebanese Armenian who went to #Artsakh and was held captive by the azeris. Just imagine what they are doing to her right now. Rape, abuse…I get shivers down my spine #FreeMaral #FreeArmenianPOWs #UntilTheyAreHome pic.twitter.com/v7e3GqT7tS

    — Eleonora Sargsyan (@angel__eleonora) February 12, 2021

    Maral’s sister, Ani Najarian, said that the ICRC was given the opportunity to visit Maral in captivity, after which the humanitarian organization contacted her family to inform them that she was doing fine.

    Rumors spread on social media that Maral was released, which prompted her sister Ani to debunk the fake news and urged social media users to stop spreading that rumor as the fate of her sister hangs by a thread.

    As of yet, there have been no reports regarding any measures taken to facilitate Maral’s release.

    Beirut Explosion Lebanese-Armenian
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email

    For You

    massad boulos

    Massad Boulos Was Just Appointed By Trump As Senior Advisor for Middle Eastern Affairs

    donald trump 961

    Donald Trump Just Won The US Presidential Elections

    Donate to Lebanese Charities

    You Can Now Donate to Lebanese Charities Without Any Fees At All – Here’s How

    us presidency

    Who Do Lebanese Want to Win the US Presidency? We Asked, Here Are the Results

    pope francis

    Pope Francis Just Met With The Families Of The Beirut Blast Victims

    There’s A March On August 4th & The Beirut Port Victims’ Families Want You There

    lebanon jounieh cyprus by ferry 961

    You’ll Soon Be Able To Travel Between Lebanon & Cyprus By Ferry

    20 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Had Lebanese Roots

    April 22, 2019
    caracalla one thousand and one nights

    Caracalla Just Added More Dates For “One Thousand and One Nights” & You Def Don’t Want To Miss It!

    July 5, 2025

    Lebanon’s Shawarma Is Going Viral in The Philippines

    April 21, 2019
    Low-Cost Lebanese Airline 961

    We Might Finally Be Getting A Low-Cost Lebanese Airline – Here’s What We Know

    June 18, 2025
    Lebanese boutiques

    25 Boutiques In Lebanon To Find Your Dream Evening Dress This Wedding Season

    June 9, 2024

    20 Typical Lebanese Slang Expressions

    April 21, 2020
    lebanese beer brands almaza beirut beer 961

    Lebanese Beer Brands Are Publicly Throwing Shade, And It’s Getting Frothy

    June 7, 2025
    lebanon cybergames 2025 hacking 961

    Lebanon Just Won A Global Hacking Competition

    June 10, 2025
    DJ

    10 Lebanese DJs You Need To Check Out This Summer

    August 7, 2024
    961 Logo
    Facebook WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    Popular Topics

    • Guides
    • Eat & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Lebanon News
    • Diaspora
    • Explained

    961

    • About
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • News WhatsApp Channel
    • Corrections Policy
    • Ownership & Funding

    Services

    • Advertise
    • Careers
    • App Waitlist
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter
    961™ | All Rights Reserved ©2025
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Okay