Baku releases ten Armenian detainees after EU mediation

Ten Armenians who have been in detention in Baku since November 2020 were repatriated back to their country following the intervention of the European Union.

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, Toivo Klaar, tweeted pictures of the group on the plane, and arriving in Yerevan, saying that it was an important gesture by Azerbaijan in the process of addressing humanitarian issues. He added that the EUwill continue to work with both countries to build on the successful meetings of European Council President Charles Michel with the Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders.


source: commonspace.eu with agencies
photo: Ten Armenians detained by Azerbaijan in November 2020 were repatriated back to their country after diplomatic efforts by the European Union (photo courtesy of "toivoklaar twitter account)

 

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