Vagif Khachatryan joined the military service on Sept. 1,
\n1992, only after which he participated in combat operations. Before that,
\nhe worked as an ordinary driver in Stepanakert. The RA Human Rights Defender’s
\nOffice made a statement on this. The Ombudsman’s Office continues the
\ncollection of information with regards to the unlawful interference with Vagif
\nKhachatryan’s fundamental human rights by Azerbaijan.
<\/p><\/p>\n
“The statement of the General Prosecutor’s Office of
\nAzerbaijan that Mr. Khachatryan allegedly “committed a crime in Meshali
\nvillage as part of a group of Armenian armed formations” on December 22,
\n1991, does not correspond to reality. This information is substantiated by
\narchival documents, orders issued by commanders, references documenting his
\nmilitary service, and the testimonies of the members of his family,” reads the
\nstatement.
<\/p><\/p>\n
The information obtained and analyzed by the Human Rights
\nDefender’s Office confirmed the fact that there is no data on international
\nwanted lists regarding Vagif Khachatryan, who was being transferred to Armenia
\nfor medical treatment and abducted by Azerbaijan.
<\/p><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/p>
The Human Rights Defender reiterates that Vagif
\nKhachatryan was being transported to Armenia under the auspices of the ICRC to
\nreceive the appropriate and necessary medical assistance, and was a protected
\nperson under international humanitarian law. Hence, the deprivation of the
\nliberty of the latter is a gross violation of international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
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