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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS. After the Azerbaijani attack on Armenia, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar said all allegations of human rights abuses and war crimes need to be investigated and perpetrators brought to justice.
“Back in Brussels after urgent meetings in Baku, Yerevan and also Vienna. Difficult and sometimes emotional exchanges. Lots of challenges remain but hope that ceasefire will hold. Need to return to negotiations.
Disturbing reports of crimes & violence targeting civilians during the latest fighting. Cases from the past also need to addressed, but can in no way be a justification. All allegations of human rights abuses & war crimes need to be investigated & perpetrators brought to justice.
The EU remains engaged at the highest level and our aim continues to be to help Armenia and Azerbaijan achieve a comprehensive and sustainable agreement that will ensure a stable, secure and prosperous South Caucasus,” Klaar tweeted.
During the latest Azerbaijani attack on Armenia, the Azerbaijani troops committed war crimes and atrocities, such as deliberate bombings of peaceful settlements and mutilation of the bodies of killed servicemen.