International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Aug 24 2005

Azerbaijani serviceman repatriated under ICRC auspices

Geneva (ICRC) – On Wednesday, 24 August 2005, one Azerbaijani
serviceman previously detained in Armenia was repatriated under the
auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The operation took place in the Tavush and Gazakh regions on the
border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The ICRC, participating as a neutral intermediary and in accordance
with its mandate, facilitated the repatriation of the released
prisoner at the request of the authorities of the Republic of Armenia
and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

ICRC delegates visited the serviceman before the operation to ensure
he was returning home of his own free will.

In accordance with its mandate, the ICRC has assisted in the
repatriation or transfer of 652 persons since the start of its
activities in relation to the Nagorny Karabakh conflict in 1992. The
ICRC stands ready to provide support for any similar operation in the
future, should the need arise.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress