Azerbaijani soldiers have opened a fire near Syunik villages, Armenian human rights defender Arman Tatoyan wrote on his Facebook.
The reports were confirmed by residents of all the villages, as well as local government bodies. The latters have submitted alarming complaints to the Human rights defender that the shooting is carried out regularly, both during the day and night. According to alarming information, shots are clearly heard in the villages aimed at intimidating civilians, primarily children and women.
The residents of the village noted that there are frequent cases when Azerbaijani soldiers shoot while being drunk.
A delegation led by the Human Rights Defender was informed of these shootings on January 9, 2021.
Special reports will be sent to international organizations, including the OSCE, the UN and the Council of Europe. Another reports will also be sent to special mechanisms of intergovernmental organizations.