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YEREVAN, JUNE 27, ARMENPRESS. In the conditions of the existential threat created for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, the international community bears the responsibility of taking action and preventing crimes, ARMENPRESS reports, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN Mher Margaryan emphasized in his speech at the discussion held on June 26 under the agenda item "Responsibility for the protection and prevention of genocides, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity" in the UN General Assembly.

The discussion touched on the ongoing blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan in violation of its legal obligations and the ruling of the International Court of Justice, which endangers the lives of innocent citizens, which is against international humanitarian law. It was emphasized that Armenia appealed to the UN to send a mission to Nagorno-Karabakh in order to assess the humanitarian, security and human rights situation of the population.

The Permanent Representative of Armenia noted that the continuous violations of the fundamental human rights of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and the rejection of international humanitarian presence reveal the intent of Azerbaijan's genocidal policy. It was emphasized that in the conditions of the existential threat created for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, the international community bears the responsibility of taking actions and preventing crimes.

Ambassador Margaryan emphasized Armenia's full commitment to efforts to eliminate impunity, including through international criminal justice mechanisms.