ArmInfo.The March 15 report on the situation near the Narqin Khand community, Syunik, Armenia, is false, stated Arman Tatoyan, Armenia's former human rights defender.
This is actually statement on surrender of Armenia's sovereign territory to Azerbaijan, which poses a threat to the local Armenian population.
The situation is as follows: about a fortnight ago, Azerbaijani armed forces entered Armenia's territories and, after moving about 1km inland, stationed themselves in the village of Nerqin Khand.
"To be precise, it is a settlement located in the Nerqin Khand administrative district. After invading, the Azerbaijani armed forces started constructing a road leading to 'their new positions', with the use of construction machinery. The Nerqin Khand residents knew about the invasion beforehand as they notice the Azerbaijani troops. However, without explanations by the government, they were confused," Mr Tatoyan stated.
The Azerbaijani forces' positions enable them to put the village under surveillance.
"Thus, part of Armenia's sovereign territory is de facto being surrendered to Azerbaijan. The statement [by Armenia's defense office] is ignoring the people's safety and legalizing the Azerbaijani troops' illegal presence in the vicinity of Nerqin Khand, Kapan community, Syunik region.
"By what authority does the RA Ministry of Defense make a statement on surrender of part of Armenia's sovereign territory to Azerbaijan, illegally confirming Azerbaijan's jurisdiction thereby undermining the security of the entire country. This statement conceals Azerbaijan's criminal actions from the people and from the entire world. Stop undermining the security if our people and country and aggravating human rights violations with your and country with your irresponsible statements," stated Mr Tatoyan.