Azerbaijan conducts illegal construction, fortification works in Armenia’s occupied territories – former Ombudsman

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijan is conducting illegal construction and fortification works in the immediate vicinity of Jermuk town of Vayots Dzor, in the occupied territory of Armenia, former Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan, head of the Tatoyan Foundation, said during a press conference.

He informed that these works have started after Azerbaijan’s September 13-14 aggression against Armenia’s sovereign territory.

As proving facts, he released photos from the construction, fortification works carried out by the Azerbaijani forces in the occupied territory of Armenia.

Tatoyan said that the studies of his Foundation in Vayots Dzor and Syunik provinces show that Armenia is facing a serious problem connected with Azerbaijani incursions and their presence near and on the roads of the villages of Armenia.

“The Azerbaijani actions show that they have no plan to leave Armenia. Azerbaijan is conducting illegal construction and fortification works in the immediate vicinity of Jermuk, in the occupied territories of Armenia, they are constructing military roads, positions, bunkers, etc. According to our study, the constructed road is 10-12 m wide”, he said.

Tatoyan said the problems resulting from the latest Azerbaijani aggression not only relate to the protection of human rights, but also the national security as not only the villages, but also Tatev HPP, Jermuk HPP, Kapan tailings and other strategic facilities are under target.