The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) applied the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and ordered Armenia and Azerbaijan to refrain from hostilities. This decision was made by the Court in response to the request of Armenia regarding the adoption of temporary measures against Azerbaijan in order to prevent violations of human rights in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukrinform reports.
“On September 29, 2020, taking into account that the current situation poses risks for a serious violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, the ECHR decided to apply Rule 39. Considering the need to prevent these violations and in accordance with Rule 39, the Court calls on both sides – Azerbaijan and Armenia – refrain from taking any measures, especially military actions, that may violate the rights of the civilian population guaranteed by the Convention, including the risks to their life and health,” the message reads.
Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh on the morning of September 27.
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh began in 1988. In 1994 – after six years of war – was signed the Bishkek Protocol, according to which Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed on a ceasefire. Nagorno-Karabakh declared itself an independent “republic”, but Azerbaijan did not recognize it.
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