France Disturbed by Execution of Armenian Prisoners of War

France has called for the punishment of those responsible for the execution of Armenian prisoners of war. The country acknowledges the commencement of an investigation into the death penalty act declared by Azerbaijan and urges accountability for the perpetrators. This is stated in a declaration from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs concerning the video of Armenian prisoners being executed by Azerbaijani armed forces.

“We are deeply disturbed by the footage of Armenian prisoners being executed by Azerbaijani soldiers,” the statement reads.

France has also called for the immediate release of all imprisoned Armenian detainees. On October 2, videos showing the execution of a group of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijani soldiers were published across various Telegram channels and social media. Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Kristine Grigoryan reported that the execution of the prisoners took place on September 13 during Azerbaijan's aggression against Armenia. According to the findings by the Center for Law and Justice