Aykhan Hajizada: Justice necessary to achieve peace

Appreciating the efforts for peace should not overshadow the full picture. The pursuit of justice demands accountability for all who are either have been charged or convicted of war crimes, ethnic cleansing, military aggression, torture, and other serious offenses, Aykhan Hajizada, spokesperson for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry, wrote on X, commenting on the statement of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, Report informs.

"A fair trial, adhering to international legal standards, is essential to establish the truth, deliver justice to victims, and uphold the rule of law. Only through truth-telling and healing the wounds, peace and reconciliation will prevail over impunity," he wrote.