Captives in Azerbaijan given opportunity to contact with family members

Captives in Azerbaijan have been given opportunity to contact with their families, head of communication programs of ICRC Office in Armenia Zara Amatuni told Aysor.am.

“In the sidelines of our visits our representatives give opportunity to the families stay in contact through letters, phone calls,” Amatuni said.

She noted that she is speaking about the people about who they have clear information.

The ICRC representative did not unveil the number, adding that it is not for publication.

Amatuni also refused to say what concerns and complaints the captives voiced.

“We are authorized to discuss the concerns, keeping conditions only with the relevant representatives of our authorities,” she said.

So far 69 captives, including civilians were returned to Armenia from Azerbaijan.

Armenia handed over to Azerbaijan 15 persons including two convicted for murdering child in Artsakh.