Russian citizen discriminated by separatist Armenian gangs in Karabakh Cry for help

Azerbaijani human rights activist Dilara Efendiyeva has had a phone talk with a citizen of the Russian Federation, an Armenian by nationality, who has been living in Karabakh for about 20 years.

“For obvious reasons, I do not disclose her name to avoid some pressure against her, condemnation or even persecution by the remnants of gangs. This elderly woman found herself in a difficult situation. During 20 years she regularly paid utility bills, etc., but now the separatists refused to give her food stamps, saying that she is a Russian citizen. They say that they don’t have enough products for own citizens so they can not feed Russian ones,” Caliber.Az reports citing the interview between Efendiyeva and the citizen of the Russian Federation.

“There is speculation as the Azerbaijani side has all the data on the volume of cargo transported by trucks to Karabakh, and the figures show that Vardanyan’s gangs are artificially creating a food shortage. One of his victims, as we see, is a citizen of Russia,” Efendiyeva noted.

“Despite she actually resides illegally on the Azerbaijani territory, of course, given the humanitarian side of the issue, we have understood her problem. I intend to appeal to the command of the Russian peacekeeping forces. I will request the Russian peacekeepers to help the woman and facilitate the process of rendering assistance by Azerbaijan,” she stressed.

The human rights activist added that the hotline +994 70 277 99 11 was created for appeals of Karabakh Armenians.

“The various appeals, including requests to ensure their return to Karabakh are regularly received. I am doing my best to help them,” she noted.

In this story, I would like to note that the gangs treated a Russian citizen cynically and even vilely. This is their gratitude to Russia, they say, you are obliged to protect us, but we are not obliged to feed you.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev noted in a phone talk with the US Secretary of State that the Lachin-Khankendi road has not been blocked. About 980 vehicles have been moving via this road since December 12, 2022, of which more than 850 vehicles belonged to Russian peacekeepers, while more than 120 vehicles – to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Caliber.Az will follow developments.