ICRC ready to continue work in Artsakh and calls on "all military authorities" to protect civilians

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20.09.2023, 10:42

The International Committee of the Red Cross said late on September 19 that it is ready to respond to any increased humanitarian needs of the population of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and to continue its ongoing work throughout the region.

ICRC ready to continue work in Artsakh and calls on "all military authorities" to protect civilians

YEREVAN, September 20. /ARKA/. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said late on September 19 that it is ready to respond to any increased humanitarian needs of the population of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and to continue its ongoing work throughout the region.

"Following today's escalation of hostilities, we are extremely concerned about the humanitarian impact on civilians in the coming hours and days. For years, communities have endured the devastating effects of armed conflict. Over the past few months in particular, basic commodities have been difficult to find and access to health care has been extremely limited. These developments are likely to exacerbate their suffering," ICRC Armenia said in a message on X.

The ICRC called on "all military authorities to do their utmost to protect civilian lives and to respect the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law".

Earlier on Sept. 19, Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh with the claimed "goal of restoring the constitutional order."

According to the latest information published by the Ombudsman of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, tens of people have been killed and wounded as a result of the hostilities. -0-

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