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Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   29 March 2024

Armenia applies to ECHR requesting to ensure fundamental human rights of six servicemen captured by Azerbaijani forces

Armenia applies to ECHR requesting to ensure fundamental human rights of six servicemen 
captured by Azerbaijani forces

YEREVAN, MAY 27, ARMENPRESS. The Republic of Armenia has applied to the European Court of Human Rights with the purpose to ensure respect of the fundamental human rights of six Armenian servicemen who have been captured today in the morning by the Azerbaijani forces in the bordering area of Gegharkunik province, the Office of the Representative of Armenia before the ECtHR told Armenpress.

The Office of the Representative of Armenia before the ECtHR has submitted request to the European Court of Human Rights to indicate interim measures under Rule 39 of the Rules of Court against Azerbaijan in the name of the individuals taken as prisoners of war while carrying out engineering works in the bordering area of the Gegharkunik province early in the morning on May 27.

The submitted request aims to ensure respect of the captives’ rights to life and prohibition of torture envisaged by the European Convention on Human Rights.

 








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