Azeri intelligence agencies attempt to obtain information on shortages from unsuspecting Artsakh social media users

STEPANAKERT, JANUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijan is attempting to obtain information on the consequences of its blockade of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh).

The Nagorno Karabakh National Security Service warned the public that Azerbaijani intelligence agencies are using Facebook accounts under fake names in an attempt to contact unsuspecting residents of Nagorno Karabakh and obtain information on the shortages of food and other essential goods, as well as how and what kind of humanitarian assistance, if any, the residents are receiving.

“We are asking and urging everyone to refrain from publicly discussing or providing information online about issues related to foreign and domestic security of the Republic of Artsakh. In case of being contacted about such issues, please contact the National Security Service of Artsakh at 047-94-41-26 and 41-26,” the Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) National Security Service said in a statement.