Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
Baku: The open court hearing at the Baku Military Court continued to unfold grim details of the criminal cases against several Armenian citizens accused of severe crimes during the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. The accused stand charged with crimes against peace and humanity, including genocide, war crimes, and terrorism, amidst ongoing military aggression against Azerbaijan.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the court session, chaired by Judge Zeynal Agayev, saw the announcement of numerous documents detailing violent incidents from the conflict period. These include the shelling of a bus on January 12, 1991, on the Khojavend-Garadaghli road, resulting in civilian casualties. Additionally, the murder of Farana Nariman Nazarova and the wounding of 7th-grade student Mammadov Azer Ispandiyar oghlu in Khojavend district in January 1991 were brought to light.
Further documents revealed the killing of Nabiyev Jamal Abbasali oghlu in February 1991 and the attack on a passenger bus on the Yevlakh-Lachin highway, resulting in injuries and destruction. The murder of police officer Muradov Gorkhmaz Murad oghlu, and several other violent incidents including the shelling of a helicopter, were presented in court.
The court proceedings also delved into the mass riots from 1988-1991, the destruction of Azerbaijani homes, and the killing of civilians. The accused, including David Babayan and Gurgen Stepanyan, were present, with Stepanyan’s lawyer requesting termination from the trial due to his client’s medical treatment.
The hearing, set to continue on September 15, underscores the serious charges against fifteen Armenian defendants, accused of orchestrating a military aggression campaign against Azerbaijan. The crimes, allegedly committed under the leadership of Armenian state officials and military personnel, include war of aggression, genocide, and terrorism, violating numerous domestic and international laws.
The charges against the accused are extensive, encompassing multiple articles of the Azerbaijani Criminal Code, including those pertaining to war crimes, terrorism, and illegal possession of weapons. The court proceedings aim to address the significant legal and humanitarian violations during the conflict, holding those responsible accountable for their actions.