Today, on September 1, the office of the Human
Rights Defender received alerts regarding intensive shooting by the Azerbaijani
armed forces in the direction of the Armenian positions located in the Sotk and
Norabak sectors of Gegharkunik region.
The office of the Human Rights Defender is
conducting monitoring and collecting facts, subsequently the Defender will
release an additional statement. Simultaneously, the Defender emphasizes that
the aggressive behavior of the armed forces of Azerbaijan grossly violates the
principles of international law, presenting a real threat to the right to life
and safety, as well as other fundamental rights of civilians.