The European Parliament strongly condemns the violent seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan, describing it as ethnic cleansing. According to a statement issued by the Parliament, the attack on September 19 was pre-planned and unjustified, constituting a gross violation of international law, human rights, and previous attempts at a ceasefire (source).
Reports state that hundreds of Armenian civilians were killed and wounded during Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, with over 100,000 Armenians being forced to flee. The European Parliament categorizes the current situation as ethnic cleansing and strongly condemns the threats and violence committed by Azerbaijani troops against the Armenian inhabitants of Nagorno-Karabakh. The Parliament calls on the EU to reassess its relations with Azerbaijan and urges Turkey to restrain its ally. The resolution also highlights Azerbaijan’s nine-month blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh region prior to the attack, effectively isolating the Armenian-populated area from Armenia itself. The EU and member states are urged to impose targeted sanctions on individuals in the Azerbaijani Government responsible for ceasefire violations and human rights abuses. Additionally, there is a demand for investigations into potential war crimes committed by Azerbaijani forces. The European Parliament points out that the ethnic Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh has been significantly reduced (source).
The breakaway republic of Nagorno-Karabakh was formed in 1992 following a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In light of Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, the European Parliament suggests suspending negotiations on a renewed partnership and the current energy agreement with Azerbaijan.
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