The EAFJD condemns the unthoughtful approach taken by the
EUMA. The latter initially denied being targeted by the Azerbaijani Armed
Forces, but then confirmed the incident, when video evidence proving the attack
was published.
“This approach not only compromises the mission’s
credibility but also casts serious doubts on its overall effectiveness. Such
imprudent behavior carries significant political implications and, more
alarmingly, jeopardizes the safety of the EU mission’s staff and the vulnerable
civilian border communities, who are consistently subjected to these attacks,”
reads the statement.
According to the European Armenian Federation for Justice
and Democracy, it is disheartening to witness that the EUMA refrains from
explicitly identifying Azerbaijan as the aggressor and does not specify that
Azerbaijan is responsible for the shootings and the attack on its personnel.
“The EAFJD calls upon the EUMA to ground its observatory
efforts on principles of transparency and accountability. This means ensuring
the efficacy of their mission and maintaining a transparent approach to
reporting their findings. Only through the adoption of such measures can the
EUMA maintain its credibility,” reads the statement.
