Azerbaijani Ombudsman calls on world to be active in fight against terrorism

The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan has appealed to the global community, Report informs, citing the Office of the Ombudsman.

“The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was established under the resolution of the UN General Assembly dated December 19, 2017, and is celebrated worldwide on August 21 every year. The primary purpose of this day is to pay respect to the victims of terrorism and those affected by it, to support them, and to encourage the protection and full implementation of their rights and fundamental freedoms.

As the Ombudsman of a country that suffered for a long time from the terrorist policy implemented by Armenia in the context of ethnic hatred that caused numerous casualties, we firmly condemn all forms of terrorism, honor the memory of the victims of terrorism and call on the world community to be active in the joint fight against terrorism!” reads the appeal.