Violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity of states are never acceptable - Ireland at UNSC

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 15, ARMENPRESS. Ireland is deeply concerned by the serious fighting that has broken out along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border in recent days, including reports of attacks directed at critical civilian infrastructure inside Armenian territory, which are prohibited under international humanitarian law, Representative of Ireland at the UN Security Council session Cait Moran said in remarks, welcoming the ceasefire.

“It is vital that the sides exercise maximum restraint and refrain from a further escalation in violence. We urge them to commit to this ceasefire, and respect prior international agreements.We emphasise the absolute need to adhere to the UN Charter. Violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states are never acceptable.

All forces must urgently return to the positions they held before this regrettable escalation in hostilities,” Moran said.

On September 13, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces launched a major attack on Armenia from several directions, bombarding both military and civilian infrastructures with rocket-artillery and drone strikes.

105 Armenian troops were killed and 6 civilians were wounded. Azerbaijan halted its attack in the evening of September 14 after a ceasefire was reached.