Over the last several days, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, which continue to illegally occupy Azerbaijani territories, have repeatedly violated the cease-fire regime by attacking positions of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan in several directions along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and the Line of Contact. On several occasions, reconnaissance and sabotage groups of the Armenian military attempted to break through the Line of Contact. These provocative steps by the Armenian side caused a significant escalation of tensions along the frontline and resulted in numerous fatalities. Official Yerevan, which initiated and ordered these provocative actions, bears full responsibility for the evolving dangerous situation.
Armenia has taken a non-constructive approach to the negotiations, strives to maintain the status-quo and attempts to evade the Madrid Peace Plan. Furthermore, Armenia’s refusal to implement the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, the policy of ruthless ethnic cleansing and the expulsion of over a million people from their native homes, as well as its latest provocative steps, which undermine the peace process, provide strongreasons for Armenia to be subjected to substantial sanctions by the international community. The continued presence of Armenia’s armed forces on the occupied territories of Azerbaijan remains the greatest threat to the peace process. Therefore, first and foremost, the armed forces of Armenia should withdraw from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. The sooner Armenia realizes’ this, the sooner region will restore peace, stability and predictability.
The Ministry offers sincere condolences and thoughts to the family members and relatives of the sons of Azerbaijan, who sacrificed their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of our nation. Let them rest in peace!
Politics
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A candidate in the municipal elections for the 23rd Nasimi-Sabail electoral district, activist Djamila Alisheva, has reported administrative barriers in conducting her campaign. She claims that the district election commission is refusing to provide the necessary forms for her authorized representatives.
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On January 15, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azel TV website, who had protested his extradition to Azerbaijan. Sadigov’s wife, Sevinj Sadigova, stated that this was the final judicial instance in Georgia making a decision on the case, Turan reported. On the other hand, lawyer Mariam Kvelashvili informed Turan that the defense would continue legal steps to prevent the extradition of Afghan Sadigov. According to his wife, Afghan has been on hunger strike for 117 days, and his health is critical.
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Jamil Hajiyev, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces, has reported continued pressure from the police. On January 10, during the trial of opposition figure Tofig Yagublu at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, Hajiyev unfurled a banner reading "Freedom for Political Prisoners!"
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On January 15, the Yasamal District Court rejected the motion to change the detention measure for Azer Gasymly, the director of the Institute of Political Management, his lawyer, Agyl Laidj, to Turan. "Azer Gasymly stated during the trial that the charges against him were fabricated and related to his socio-political activities," the lawyer said. An appeal will be filed against the court's decision.
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