ArmInfo. The Armenian POWs were executed by members of the newly formed Azerbaijani unit Komando, Center for Law and Justice "Tatoyan" foundation has stated after studying the footage posted on Telegram channels.
According to the report, the unit was actively involved in the Azerbaijan-launched aggression against Armenia, September 13-15. Evidence thereof is available on Telegram channels.
"The unit was formed for a special purpose, including terrorizing the Armenian population by means of atrocities. We are stating this based on objective evidence. Detailed study of evidence of Azerbaijan's war crimes is going on, and it will be properly recorded and sent to our international partners.
"One thing is certain: Armenia must immediately apply to the International Court now for a certain period, recognizing the court's jurisdiction, without ratification," the foundation states.
Holding Azerbaijan's top political, military and special services officials criminally responsible is a priority.
"An international criminal prosecution of those persons, even initiating the process, could be preventive.
"Amid Azerbaijan's continuing war crimes against Armenia it should be done immediately. In such cases, necessary results will not be achieved by means of mere appeals or demands for peace. Specific mechanisms must be created," the statement reads.