OSCE calls for restraint amid Azerbaijan's provocations against Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE is concerned about incidents along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, according to a statement provided by the organization to Factor.am.

Asked about their position on Azerbaijan's provocations along the border, the OSCE said they urge the sides to exercise restraint, refrain from provocative actions and return to negotiations under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs as soon as possible.

The situation has been tense on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in Gegharkunik, as well as in the Nakhichevan section for days now. Shootings take place periodically.

Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. Two Armenian servicemen have been killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting, several others have been wounded, while six troops were captured on May 27, although four of them have already returned home.