July 11, 2023

Ani Badalyan, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, referred to the latest moves by Azerbaijan in Lachin Corridor.    “Since establishment of illegal checkpoint in Lachin Corridor Azerbaijan repeatedly, against International Court of Justice decisions, forbids even movement of ICRC, including medical evacuation. More international efforts and actions needed to lift seven-month blockade…

Azerbaijan again blocked the entrance of the Red Cross to the Lachin Corridor. This time, Baku accused the international humanitarian organization of smuggling. According to the border guard service of Azerbaijan, cigarettes and mobile phones in cars belonging to the Red Cross are a manifestation of smuggling. Azerbaijan has initiated a criminal case.   “The…