ALI HASANOV: "INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS IS STILL NOT ABLE TO RELEASE ORDINARY CITIZENS OF AZERBAIJAN"
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Feb 5 2008
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani government are displeased with the activity of the
International Committee of the Red Cross.
The due announcement was made by Ali Hasanov, chief of public
and political department of the Presidential Administration,
Novosti-Azerbaijan reports.
At the same time, he noted that Azerbaijani side respects human rights,
as well as the activity of all international organizations, operating
in Azerbaijan.
"As is known, hundreds of Azerbaijani citizens have been held captive
by Armenians for several years. These are not only war prisoners,
but also civilians, captured during occupation of Azerbaijani lands
by Armenians.
We are not satisfied by the fact that though over 15 years have
passed since the occupation of Azerbaijani lands by the Armenian armed
forces, the International Red Cross is still not able to or has not
undertakeò due steps for release of ordinary citizens of Azerbaijan",
Ali Hasanov said.
In particular, he announced that Azerbaijan is not displeased with
the actions of the International Red Cross, which were demonstrated
during the recent release of Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mamedov,
handed over to a third country on January 31.
He also added that the government currently holds talks with the
International Red Cross to eliminate clashes between the countries.
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