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    USA calls on Government of Azerbaijan to conduct full and transparent
    investigation into death of Armenian man in Azeri captivity

    by Tatevik Shahunyan
    Saturday, August 16, 12:46


    To the question of the Armenian Public TV on the capture and killing
    of the Armenian citizen Karen Petrosyan, State Department
    Spokesperson Office stated that United States is deeply concerned by
    reports on the death of Karen Petrosyan while in Azerbaijan's custody
    and by allegations that his death was not due to natural causes. The
    United States offers its sincere condolences to Mr. Petrosyan's
    family. "We call on the Government of Azerbaijan to conduct a full and
    transparent investigation into this incident and to make its findings
    public. We remind the governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia of their
    obligations under international humanitarian law, especially their
    obligation to treat humanely all those taken into custody. We call on
    both Armenia and Azerbaijan to grant the International Committee of
    the Red Cross access to all detainees and internees held for
    conflict-related reasons," the Spokesperson said.

    The 31-year-old resident of Chinari village Karen Petrosyan, crossed
    the border while drunk and fell captive to the Azerbaijani forces. In
    a day, Azerbaijan reported that Petrosyan died of what they call a
    cardiovascular deficiency. Meanwhile, Armenia insists that Petrosyan
    died from tortures, as the man did not suffer from any heart problems.
    The video and photo materials available in the Azerbaijani mass media
    testify to the inhumane treatment of Karen Petrosyan in Azeri
    captivity. At present Armenia is collecting the necessary materials to
    apply to international instances over inhumane treatment of captives
    in Azerbaijan. Negotiations are underway for repatriation of
    Petrosyan's body.


    http://www.arminfo.am/index.cfm?objectidÁE709D0-2521-11E4-BE350EB7C0D21663

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