AZRC: 'Recent events in Lachin corridor under name of 'humanitarian crisis' caused a profound sense of astonishment for us due to lack of reality'

Recently, the events unfolding around the Lachin corridor under the name of a "humanitarian crisis," where Russian peacekeepers have temporarily stationed themselves in the Nagorno-Garabakh Economic Region, involving Azerbaijani citizens of Armenian origin who reside in the area, have caused a profound sense of astonishment for us due to their questionable nature and lack of reality, the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRC) said in a statement, Report informs.

"Taking all of these into consideration, the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society declares in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Articles 3.0.1, 3.0.8, and 3.0.9 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society", articles 6, 9, and 15 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the Use and Protection of Red Cross and Red Crescent Emblems", the Statute of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, the principle of "unity" within the International Movement, in accordance with the Constitution of the International Federation, with the assistance of the Society's employees and volunteers, the Society is ready to deliver essential humanitarian aid through the Aghdam-Khankandi route, including food, medical supplies, medications, clothing, etc., to Azerbaijani citizens of Armenian origin. The Society takes on this mission in accordance with its mandate: “This humanitarian mission aligns fully with both national legislations, the Geneva Conventions and their annexes, as well as the relevant amendments to the Seville Agreement of 1997, made in 2022. According to these amendments, a leading role in the implementation of humanitarian assistance during armed conflicts is entrusted to national societies,” the statement said.