Azerbaijani Ombudswoman’s reps visit Beglyaryan detained in Lachin

As instructed by Azerbaijani Ombudswoman Sabina Aliyeva and as part of the activities of the National Preventive Mechanism, members of the National Preventive Group paid a regular visit to places of detention.

The Office of the Ombudsman told Caliber.Az that during the visit, the situation was verified with the maintenance and treatment in isolation wards, the state of guarantees of the rights of prisoners, examined cells, medical and sanitary blocks, a canteen, a library and places for walking.

During the monitoring, which was also attended by members of the Ombudsman's National Preventive Group - doctors and psychologists, a confidential meeting was held with the detainees in order to study the issues of treatment.

In the institution, along with other persons, Armenian citizen R. Beglaryan, who was arrested on August 1, 2023, for illegally crossing the state border on the section of the Azerbaijani-Armenian state border passing through the territory of the village of Zabukh, Lachin District, was received on a confidential basis.

Members of the National Preventive Group handed him the pieces of legislation in his language. During the conversation, it was noted that the rights of those arrested are also ensured without discrimination, they are provided with the necessary medical and psychological assistance, which he himself confirmed in his greeting and expressed gratitude.

The persons accepted during the visit were explained the mechanisms for applying for their rights, as well as presented national legislative acts and international documents, information publications on the possibilities of contacting the Ombudsman's 916 call center.