Azerbaijan must abandon its aggressive stance towards the people of Karabakh, UN independent expert said during round table discussion in the European Parliament.
UN Expert: Karabakh has absolute right for self-determination
STEPANAKERT, FEBRUARY 28, ARTSAKHPRESS:Dr. Alfred de Zayas, UN Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, is one of the key speakers of “Remedial Secession in Theory and Practice: The case of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh)” conference organized in Brussels, NEWS.am reported.
“The April aggression constituted a breach of peace and violation of the UN Charter, and it must be condemned,” he said, adding that Karabakh has absolute right for self-determination.
He added that neither the right to self-determination, nor territorial integrity is absolute and must be used as a part of the UN Charter. He named a number of European countries that unilaterally declared their independence.
“All people have the same human rights. There is no justification to deny their [Karabakh’s] recognition. This right cannot be used selectively,” he added.
The conference is hosted by European Parliament members Michèle Rivasi (Verts/ALE) and Lars Adaktusson (EPP).
