UN says remains concerned about Nagorno-Karabakh "tensions"

PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations remains concerned about the "reports of continued tensions" in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, told a press briefing on Tuesday, March 29.

By "tension", the United Nations is referring to Azerbaijan's incursion into Nagorno-Karabakh, which has left three soldiers dead and at least 14 others injured. On March 24, Azerbaijan stormed into the zone of the responsibility of the Russian peacekeepers stationed in the area and is refusing to completely withdraw its forces from strategic heights.

"We welcome both efforts for de-escalation in the trilateral format and the engagement of the Organization for Security and Co‑operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chairs," Dujarric said.

"All efforts must be made to ensure full respect for the ceasefire and full implementation of agreed commitments."

"We continue to urge the sides to refrain from any actions and statements that could escalate the situation and to address all outstanding issues, including humanitarian concerns of the people on the ground, through direct dialogue and within existing formats."