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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.
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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