AZERBAIJAN: BAKU TELLS FOREIGNERS TO MAKE CHOICE ON NAGORNO-KARABAKH

EurasiaNet
July 28 2009
NY

In a move to keep foreign nationals out of the disputed territory
of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Azerbaijani government is compiling lists
of foreigners who have visited the region and foreign organizations
that work with Karabakh’s breakaway government, the Bakililar news
service reported on July 28.

Listed individuals who choose to travel to Karabakh can forget about
visiting Azerbaijan, even if they hold diplomatic status, the Kavkazsky
Uzel news service reported, citing Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry.

Foreign nationals who have a Karabakh visa stamped in their passports
will not be allowed into Azerbaijan, the country’s Foreign Ministry
warned. Bakililar news noted that several Russian pop stars who have
held concerts in Karabakh will never be able to perform in Azerbaijan.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress