The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed its readiness to provide assistance to several hundred people who became refugees as a result of the recent clashes in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
"The UNHCR called on all the parties to protect these people and ensure respect for their rights. Most of these displaced persons have fled from villages in the north-eastern part of Nagorno-Karabakh," said the press secretary of the UN at a briefing in New York.
The UNHCR fears the resumption of hostilities, which have already led to the deaths of dozens of people and new displacement of civilians. Many of them had to move several times over the past two decades.
The UNHCR received reports of civilian casualties, destruction of houses and infrastructure, as well as restrictions on the movement of those who are trying to get out of the conflict zone.
The UN suggested to the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan to assist in meeting the humanitarian needs of the newly displaced persons and called on the authorities to ensure access to those in need. -02D-
Politics
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that the visit of the President of Somalia to Baku "will open a new page in the close friendly relations" between the two countries. In a press statement after the negotiations, Aliyev noted that the leaders of both countries discussed the geopolitical situation in their regions and confirmed mutual support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan and Somalia, as well as a common stance in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
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Russia is not discussing the possibility of delivering Azerbaijani gas to the EU through Ukraine's gas transportation system, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated on Wednesday. "It is not being discussed," he said.
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On February 12, the Baku Appeals Court rejected the appeal to transfer journalist Ramin Djebrailzade (Deko) to house arrest, according to his lawyer Nemat Kerimli. The defense considers this decision unjustified, as no investigative actions have been conducted regarding Deko, who was arrested in connection with the Meydan TV case. The journalist denies the charge of currency smuggling. Representatives of the investigating authorities were unavailable for comment.
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The "Union for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan" has published an updated list of political prisoners, which includes 357 names. Compared to the previous list from December 12 last year, the number of political prisoners has increased by 26 individuals. Among them are journalists Farid Ismayilov, Shamshad Agha, Shahnaz Beylergizi, and 13 arrested during the unrest in Imishli, among others.
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