European Court rejects lawsuit against Azerbaijan regarding two Armenian servicemen

On June 21, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected Armenia's demand for an urgent interim measure against Azerbaijan in connection with two Armenian servicemen accused of terrorism, illegal crossing of the state border and other crimes, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan Chingiz Asgarov told Report.

According to him, Armenia, in its claim, said that the two above-mentioned servicemen were allegedly subjected to treatment in Azerbaijan contrary to Articles 2 (right to life) and 3 (prohibition of torture) of the European Convention on Human Rights.

"In this regard, the Azerbaijani side presented relevant arguments and evidence that the rights of the Armenian servicemen, protected by the European Convention, are properly ensured, and there is no threat to their life and health.

Based on the position of the Azerbaijani side, under Rule 39 of the Rules of the European Court, the ECHR rejected the request of Armenia to apply an interim measure against Azerbaijan," Asgarov said.