Azerbaijan to continue to prosecute perpetrators of war crimes

Measures to bring to justice those who committed war crimes on the territory of Azerbaijan will be continued, Report informs referring to the commentary of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry regarding the statement of the Armenian Foreign Ministry on the arrest of Vagif Khachatryan.

"Armenia must support the actions to bring to justice the persons who committed crimes against humanity including genocide, as well as massacres against the Azerbaijani civilian population during the 30 years long occupation period instead of attempting to shield them and cover up their acts. The smear campaign carried out by Armenia against the measures of Azerbaijan in this area are nothing more than a justification and support for war crimes.

Azerbaijan clearly declared time and again during 30 years that it has started the criminal cases against the persons who committed war crimes in its territory with international warrants being issued against these persons, and Azerbaijan will continue to act within the criminal proceedings and the internal legislation to bring these persons to justice according to the international practice," the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry noted.