CE concerned over situation round Lachin corridor, but condemnations  not enough - Armenian MP

ArmInfo. Armenian MP Taguhi Tovmasyan left the following Facebook message: The Council of Europe has responded my letters on the humanitarian disaster emerged as a consequence of the full blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan.

I have addressed the CoE Secretary General many times voicing a  number of concerns on the blatant violations of International Law by  Azerbaijan.

In particular, I have alarmed Ms. Marija Pejcinovic Buric, the  Secretary General of the leading human rights organization, about the  statement by Z. Orcu, Chair of the Human Rights Committee of the  Parliament of Azerbaijan on taking over Yerevan, which is the capital  of the Republic of Armenia, the subject of the International Law. 

Since the blockade of Berdzor Corridor the issues on the necessity to  satisfy the vital needs of 120.000 Artsakh Armenians arising as a  consequence of the humanitarian disaster in Artsakh, as well as  issues on cutting off the electricity and gas supplies to Artsakh by  Azerbaijan and the violation of the fundamental rights of the people  of Artsakh have been the core of my letters.

I have also specially touched the unacceptable incident on subjecting  19 Armenian children to psychological and emotional violence by  Azerbaijan, which should be a subject to investigation by relevant  international institutions.

Regarding the mentioned letters, I have got responses by Mr. Miroslav  Papa, the Director of the Private Office of the Secretary General and  the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, in which:

The Council of Europe shall continue assisting reconciliation efforts  between Armenia and Azerbaijan in its sphere of competence,

Referring to the statement by the Islandic Presidency of the  Committee of Ministers on 19 January on the humanitarian situation  around the Lachin (Berdzor) Corridor, they rest us assured that CoE  Secretary General shall continue to follow the situation closely,

CoE Secretary General has expressed concerns and has underlined the  need to avoid escalating tensions.

I would like to extend thanks to the Private Office of the Secretary  General and the Deputy Secretary General and specially Ms. Buric and  Mr. Papa for responding my urgent letters.

Simultaneously I would like to stress the need for effective steps by  International Community towards preventing the genocidal policy of  Azerbaijan.

Condemnations are not enough, sanctions against Azerbaijan are  needed.