Armenian Ombudsperson meets relatives of missing persons and PoWs   held in Baku

ArmInfo. The Armenian Ombudsperson, Anahit Manasyan, met with relatives of missing persons  and prisoners of war held in Baku.

According to the Office of the Human Rights Defender (HRD), during  the meeting, issues related to the protection of their rights were  discussed, and steps taken within the HRD's mandate were presented.  Issues of ensuring ongoing support for relatives and providing them  with necessary information were also addressed.

The Armenian Ombudsperson assured that the proper consideration of  the issues concerning relatives of missing persons and prisoners of  war, as well as the effective protection of their rights, are among  her priorities. Manasyan stated that work is being conducted in this  area through both domestic and international mechanisms, using all  available tools.

Furthermore, the Armenian Ombudsman emphasized that protecting the  rights of these individuals must be a constant focus for the state,  which is obligated to continually  take steps to ensure their rights.