Testimony reveals brutal treatment of Azerbaijani men captured by Armenians in 1990s Trial in Baku continues

At a session in the Baku Military Court on July 17, Idris Mammadov, an Azerbaijani victim of Armenian captivity during the early 1990s conflict, testified about the brutal torture and harsh conditions he endured while held prisoner in occupied territories, including Khankendi and Shusha.

Idris Mammadov, recounted how he was taken prisoner in February 1993 amid fierce fighting, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

Mammadov described being held in occupied Azerbaijani territories, including a basement in Khankendi and the notorious Shusha prison. He testified to enduring severe torture, including beatings with batons, fists, and feet. For three months, he was sustained only on bread and water.

Another victim, Maarif Rustamov, spoke of being seriously wounded during the 44-day war in 2020. He said he was injured on September 27 near the Kalbajar district, in Murovdag. Rustamov noted that alongside him, two others were wounded while four individuals lost their lives in the same incident.

The ongoing trial in Baku involves Armenian nationals accused of numerous grave offenses, including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes such as planning and conducting aggressive war, genocide, violations of wartime laws and customs, terrorism, financing terrorism, as well as the violent seizure and retention of power.

The court proceedings continue as Azerbaijan seeks justice for war victims and accountability for crimes committed during the conflict.

By Khagan Isayev