Azeri aggression fraught with unpredictable consequences: ArmeniaApril 2, 2016 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army units have thrown Azerbaijani troops back to their positions, following the rival’s overt offensive operations along the contact line with Karabakh. Combat actions are still underway, the Armenian Defense Ministry said in a statement. In the report, the Ministry confirmed the information on the military operations, initiated by the Azeri forces on the night of April 1-2. During the attacks, the rival used tanks, artillery and aviation trying to break into the depths of Karabakh’s defense and occupy strategic positions. In the statement, the Armenian Defense Ministry strictly condemned Azerbaijani authorities’ aggressive and irresponsible decision to initiate military actions whose continuation could lead to unpredictable consequences for the Azerbaijani side. “Azerbaijani authorities bear the whole responsibility for the unprecedented tension along the Nagorno Karabakh contact line,” the Ministry said. “The Armenian Defense Ministry draws the attention of the international community and especially the OSCE Minsk Group to the escalation and expects immediate targeted intervention to keep the situation under control and avoid large-scale military operations.” Read also:Karabakh units destroy attacking Azeri helicopter amid heated clashes 12-year-old Armenian child killed, two more wounded in Azeri shelling The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |