Ombudswoman forwarded a report on torture of Azerbaijani military to international structures
Baku/17.07.21/Turan: The Ombudswoman of Azerbaijan Sabina Aliyeva prepared a report on the torture of Azerbaijani military by Armenia, a statement by the press service of the Azerbaijani Human Rights Commissioner.
The report provides clear evidence of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of Azerbaijani soldiers captured by the Armenian armed forces during the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The document also reflects the facts of vandalism against the corpses of Azerbaijani military, including the mass burial of bodies to hide the traces of torture.
The report calls on international organizations to take serious measures to hold Armenia accountable for crimes against humanity committed in violation of international law and international humanitarian law. The report was sent to international organizations, including human rights structures, as well as ombudsmen of foreign states. –06d-
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