German FM calls for deployment of international observers in  Nagorno-Karabakh, substantial increase of humanitarian assistance 

ArmInfo.German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock issued the following statement on 27  September on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh:

"Children, women and men must be able to stay in their own homes  without fear as well as in peace and dignity. However, thousands are  so afraid for their lives that they see no alternative for themselves  and their families but to head for Armenia - often only with the bare  necessities and in completely overcrowded cars.  The numbers are  rising by the hour.

"We are deeply concerned by the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. No one  really knows how people there are faring and what they have to  endure. What is needed now is transparency and the eyes and ears of  the international community on the ground. Together with our  partners, we will do our utmost to send international observers as  quickly as possible. Allowing international observers to enter would  be a proof of confidence and show that Azerbaijan is serious about  its assurances regarding the safety and well-being of the population  in Nagorno-Karabakh.

"Following the blockade over many months, even initial deliveries of  supplies through the Lachin corridor have not ended the shortage of  almost everything that is needed to live in dignity: food, medicine  or sanitary products. It is important that relief goods reach people  reliably and consistently, not only in a piecemeal way. I have  decided to substantially increase our humanitarian assistance once  again and to raise our additional funding for the International  Committee of the Red Cross from two to five million euro."