Geneva (ICRC) – An Armenian serviceman previously detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been repatriated to Armenia under the
auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The operation took place on 25 January on the road between the Azerbaijani town of Gazakh and the Armenian town of
Ijevan, at the international border.
Prior to his repatriation, ICRC delegates had visited the serviceman on several occasions in order to assess his treatment and conditions of
detention.
The organization had also forwarded family news between the detainee and his relatives.
Acting as a neutral intermediary and in accordance with its mandate, the ICRC
facilitated the man's repatriation at the request of both the Azerbaijani and Armenian authorities.
Before the operation took place, the detainee confirmed to ICRC delegates that he was
returning of his own free will.
For further information, please contact: Anna Nelson, ICRC Geneva, tel:+41 22 730 24 26 or +41 79 217 32 64
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