BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. Today, unmanned
aerial vehicle (drone) attacks were carried out from the territory
of the Islamic Republic of Iran targeting the terminal building of
the International Airport of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of
the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as an area near a school
building in the village of Shakarabad, Trend reports.
We strongly condemn this deliberate attack targeting civilian
objects, which resulted in injuries to civilians, and call on the
international community to express its position on this act of
terror.
Any attack directed against the safety of the civilian
population and infrastructure constitutes a gross violation of
international law and international humanitarian law, in particular
the norms of the Geneva Conventions. Such acts must not be
repeated, as they violate the territorial integrity and sovereignty
of states, along with the principles of good neighborliness.
As the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, I would like to emphasize that the protection of the
life and health of civilians is among the fundamental obligations
incumbent upon all states. It is essential that this incident be
promptly and comprehensively investigated in accordance with the
requirements of international law, that the circumstances be
clarified, that those responsible be held accountable, and that the
necessary measures be taken to prevent the recurrence of such
incidents in the future.
Respect for the sovereign rights of states and the protection of
the civilian population and civilian objects constitute one of the
fundamental commitments of every member state under the United
Nations Charter.
