US activists condemn Armenia's eco-terrorism VIDEO

Eco-activists from the United States have expressed concern over Armenia's serious damage to the environment in the South Caucasus.

An American eco-activist and student of the University of Michigan Matt Garnett was one of the activists who spoke in favor of improving the environmental situation in the region, Report informs.

He said Armenia polluted rivers during its illegal occupation of the Karabakh region.

"There is also a danger associated with the Metsamor nuclear power plant in Armenia. Environmental activists and experts have pointed out that it could be one of the most dangerous power plants across the world. To date, Armenia refuses to shut down this nuclear power plant," he noted.

The American environmental activist also called on the Armenian government and private companies operating in the country's mining industry to open the doors of all sites to international environmental and health experts, including specialized NGOs from neighboring countries, to allow them to inspect the facilities, assess and monitor, take appropriate steps, collect samples, and take proper measures.

Garnett stressed that Armenia should protect the environment not only to improve the ecological situation in the South Caucasus, but also to comply with international human rights conventions recognizing the right of people to a clean, healthy, sustainable environment.

A civil activist from the US, employee of the Washington and Lee University School of Law Maryam Danesh also expressed concern about Armenia's mining activities, "which have a significant radioactive and toxic risk of contaminating the ecosystem of the South Caucasus".

"Illegal gold mining activities have a detrimental effect on water sources. In addition, this practice has been causing serious damage to the Caucasus Mountains for many years and has a negative impact on the inhabitants of this region," she said.