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UN Committee against Torture points out killings, torture against Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians committed by Azerbaijan
The UN Committee against Torture pointed out extra-judicial killings and ill-treatment of ethnic Armenians committed by Azerbaijan during an armed conflict and “anti-terrorism operations” in Nagorno-Karabakh in its report published on 10 May.
14.05.2024, 12:04
Politics
At least 55 Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijani captivity- human rights activist
According to official data, 55 Armenians are currently held in captivity in Azerbaijan, but unofficially their number is much larger, lawyer, human rights activist Siranush Sahakyan told reporters on Thursday.
30.11.2023, 14:38
Politics
Azerbaijan holds at least 33 Armenian captives captive: ombudswoman presents situation
In a blatant violation of the international humanitarian and other laws, Azerbaijan continues to hold captive 33 Armenian prisoners whose captivity is confirmed, Armenian Human Rights Defender Kristine Grigoryan said.
16.12.2022, 13:18
Politics
Armenian prisoners of war tortured by Azerbaijanis in new video identified
A new video footage circulated in the Azerbaijani segment of social networks on October 11 shows another case of torture of unarmed Armenian prisoners of war by Azerbaijani troops, confirming the fact of their subsequent murder, Armenian Human Rights Defender Kristine Grigoryan said in a statement today.
12.10.2022, 16:04
Politics
Armenian Defense Ministry examines new video on torture of Armenian POWs by Azerbaijani soldiers
Armenia's Defense Ministry’s spokesman Aram Torosyan said today the ministry was examining a new video footage showing Azerbaijani soldiers torturing Armenian prisoners of war.
12.10.2022, 10:14
Politics
Azerbaijan hands over 133 soldiers' bodies to Armenia, some with traces of torture
The bodies of Armenian servicemen, killed in September 13-14 unprovoked Azerbaijani attack against Armenia's sovereign territory and handed over to Armenia were kept in improper conditions and traces of torture were found on them, Armenian Human Rights Defender Kristine Grigoryan said at a press conference on Friday.
07.10.2022, 14:05
Politics
Mirzoyan: inhumane treatment of Armenian servicemen and prisoners of war by Azerbaijan must be condemned
On September 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, on the margins of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, met with Peter Maurer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said.
22.09.2022, 14:09
Politics
Human rights defender: Azerbaijani prison guards poured boiling substance on Armenia POW
Armenian military and civilians who were taken prisoner by the Azerbaijani troops during the 44-day war in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone in 2020 autumn, were subjected to systematic physical and psychological torture, Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan told a press conference today.
08.09.2021, 17:54
Politics
Freedom House tells Azerbaijan to allow human rights court to investigate reports of Armenian detainee torture
The fate of nearly 200 Armenians reportedly in Azerbaijani custody remains unclear amid reports of abuse and humiliation, months after their return was mandated in a cease-fire ending the two countries’ armed conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Freedom House said today.
12.05.2021, 11:41
Politics
Azerbaijani servicemen tortured and killed 19 Armenian captives (list of names)
Lawyers Artak Zeynalyan and Siranush Sahakyan, who represent the interests of Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), published new information about war crimes committed by Azerbaijan.
03.05.2021, 17:46
Politics
Armenian president asks ICRC to help return Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has sent a letter to the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer, saying he expects the Committee's support in the return of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians held by Azerbaijan, the presidential press service reported.
30.04.2021, 11:31
Politics
Armenian President asks Council of Europe and OSCE to help repatriate Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has sent letters to the secretaries general of the Council of Europe and OSCE to draw the attention of Armenia's international partners to the fate of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians held in Azerbaijan.
28.04.2021, 15:33
Politics
Armenians across globe to demand release of Armenian POWs held in Azerbaijan
Armenian organizations across the globe are preparing for the second part of global protest action to demand the release of Armenian prisoners of war held in Azerbaijan.
28.04.2021, 13:30
Politics
Human Rights Watch: Armenian POWs abused in custody in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani forces abused Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) from the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, subjecting them to cruel and degrading treatment and torture either when they were captured, during their transfer, or while in custody at various detention facilities, Human Rights Watch said today in a statement.
19.03.2021, 15:18
Politics
Armenian foreign minister tells UN secretary general conditions must be created for return of displaced Artsakh Armenians
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan had a telephone conversation with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on November 25, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.
26.11.2020, 16:52
Politics
Evidence shows murder and torture of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians by Azerbaijani armed forces
Armenian prosecutors have obtained objective evidence of the murder and torture of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians captured by the Azerbaijani armed forces, as well as cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment of them, the press service of the Armenian Prosecutor General's Office said.
25.11.2020, 19:54
Politics
ECHR rules that Azerbaijan pay 60,000 euros to the family of Armenian man tortured to death
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Azerbaijan authorities are responsible for the death and torture of an Armenian man in a military police department cell
30.01.2020, 17:45
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Armenia's Investigative Committee has announced the reasons for the search at the Tashir Group headquarters in Yerevan.
Armenia's Investigative Committee explains reasons for search at Tashir Group headquarters in Yerevan
