The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect referred to the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of full blockade.
“The intentional and unlawful denial of humanitarian assistance may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity”, said the Centre in a statement.
The Centre makes reference to the decision by International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Azerbaijan to ensure free movement of all persons, vehicles and cargo along the Lachin corridor in both directions.
“Azerbaijani authorities must immediately lift the blockade of the Lachin corridor and allow for unhindered and safe passage of civilians and goods along the corridor, as well as guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access in line with international law and the order by the ICJ. States must engage in further dialogue with all parties, as well as support calls from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to establish an independent fact-finding mission to assess the humanitarian situation”, said the Centre.
