Description:

This article examines the legal aspects of the forced displacement of Azerbaijanis from Western Azerbaijan during various periods of the 20th century and analyzes their right of return within the framework of international law. Key concepts such as the “right of return”, “property rights” and “citizenship rights” are explored within the human rights system, based on UN documents, the European Convention on Human Rights, and other international legal instruments. The article also discusses Armenia’s violations of these rights and possible legal mechanisms through which Azerbaijan may assert its citizens’ rights in the international arena. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the rights of Western Azerbaijanis and ensuring their return under international legal norms in the context of interstate relations, regional stability, and the restoration of historical justice. The article aims to identify the international legal obligations of states and the potential mechanisms for their implementation. In modern times, the issue of return to Western Azerbaijan is increasingly being discussed at the level of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the diaspora. However, the legal justification and determination of practical mechanisms for this process in accordance with international law norms remains relevant and economical. The legal aspect of the issue is also important because it not only serves to recognize the injustices of the past, but also to create a legal basis for building a stable and lasting peace in the future. The main purpose of this article is to assess the forced displacements from Western Azerbaijan from the perspective of international law, to determine the legal foundations of the right of return, and to recognize this right.