The EU expects Azerbaijan to announce a comprehensive
amnesty for all Armenians of Artsakh. The European External Action Service
issued a press release on this.
It is noted that Azerbaijan has to ensure the human rights,
fundamental freedoms and security of the Karabakh Armenians, including their
right to live in their homes in dignity, without intimidation or
discrimination, as well as to create the conditions for the voluntary, safe,
dignified and sustainable return of refugees and displaced persons to
Nagorno-Karabakh with due respect for their history, culture and human rights.
“We took note of President Aliyev’s public remarks about
willingness to live in peace with Karabakh Armenians and preserve their rights.
Azerbaijan has a clear primary responsibility for the fate of the population.
Tangible, concrete and transparent guarantees must be provided. As an important
confidence-building measure, we expect a comprehensive amnesty for all Karabakh
Armenians, including their representatives, and restraint by all sides from
harsh rhetoric,” reads the release.
