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Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan on Wednesday made a special appeal to all Artsakh Armenians, who are liable to military service and capable of taking up arms, but are outside of the country now.

“Dear friends,

Today more than ever our Motherland needs the protection of each and every one of us. You have no moral right to leave your hearths, the graves of your grandfathers, the future of your children defenseless. If any of you think that you can find a dignified life for yourself and your families outside Artsakh, you are sorely mistaken.

We have historically had a unique opportunity to have a free and independent statehood, which we have already paid a high price. This is our last battle and we have no right to give up, desertion is tantamount to betrayal. We are the masters here and have no right to let the enemy in and allow them to desecrate our sanctuaries.

Hence, I address you as proud citizens who have kept the dignity of the Armenian people high, as true patriots – hurry to join your brothers, who stand firm on their native land, who, by standing at the border, baking bread, driving, make the front and the rear stronger and steadfast.

Come back until it's too late, because all your actions will be appreciated by the people and history. Instead of curses, choose the path of blessing.

Artsakh is waiting for all of you,” the president wrote on Facebook.