The EU takes the ‘concerns’ over ill-treatment of Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan ‘very seriously’ and closely follows the developments, lead spokesperson of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Anitta Hipper told Armenpress.
The spokesperson underscored that Azerbaijan ought to ensure the right to a fair trial and adequate detention condition for the Armenian POWs and detainees.
“It is of great importance that Azerbaijan ensures the right to a fair trial and adequate detention conditions, in line with its international commitments. The alleged war crimes and other offences need to be investigated in a transparent manner. We are aware that the Armenian government and others, namely human rights organizations, have expressed concerns over the treatment of the defendants. We take these concerns very seriously and are closely following the developments,” she said.
“Azerbaijani authorities should promptly and impartially investigate all allegations of ill-treatment and if so, hold those responsible to account. The trials at Baku Military Court touch on the much larger question of achieving lasting and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We therefore continue to call on both Armenia and Azerbaijan to build on their achievements and to continue making progress on their path towards full normalization of relations. The EU will continue to support this process with all the tools at its disposal,” Anitta Hipper said.
