Armenian Church Decry Azerbaijan’s Treatment of Captured Soldiers

OCP News Service – 16/03/2024

Yerevan-Armenia: In a strong condemnation, the Armenian Apostolic Church leadership, led by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, denounced Azerbaijan’s treatment of captured soldiers from the Republic of Artsakh.

The Church criticizes the planned broadcast of a propaganda film featuring forced confessions obtained from prisoners, highlighting it as a blatant violation of human rights and an attempt to discredit Artsakh’s fight for self-determination. They view such actions as obstacles to achieving peace and stability, urging the international community and humanitarian organizations to take concrete steps to protect the Armenian prisoners’ rights and secure their release. The statement concludes with prayers for the captured Armenians’ strength and a call for peace throughout the region.

Source:
OCP News Services and armenianchurch.org