Armenia should appeal to international
bodies over Manvel Saribekyan’s
case: Larisa Alaverdyan
12:49 • 10.11.10
When it comes to the case of Manvel Saribekyan, Armenian state bodies and non-governmental organizations should turn to international bodies, namely to the International Court of Human Rights and the UN Commission Against Torture, Press Secretary of Zharangutyun (Heritage) Party’s parliamentary faction Larisa Alaverdyan told a press conference today.
According to Armenia’s official version Manvel Saribekyan was an Armenian civilian who inadvertently crossed the border into Azerbaijan this year in search of his lost cattle, was caught by Azerbaijani armed forces, held in captivity and later killed before being repatriated to Armenia.
Baku denies any involvement in Saribekyan’s killing, saying he was specifically trained to conduct acts of terror in Azerbaijan and was not killed, but rather committed suicide.
Larisa Alaverdyan mentioned that though a criminal case has been filed over Saribekyan’s case, the issue should also be raised to the attention of international bodies not only for adequate response, but also for implementing the principle of punishment and holding all those responsible for his death accountable.
Further she said that in an attempt to draw attention to the case a month ago she had collected signatures over the case and in agreement with the existing five parliamentary factions and sent a letter to four international organizations, namely to the UN, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, European Union and Council of Europe (OSCE).
Up to date none of those organizations has responded to that letter, which according to her, is because the letter was something unprecedented for them. In her words, such bodies do not have any fixed procedures to respond to such letters.
But Larisa Alaverdian’s efforts are not limited to that letter only. She has already prepared a new letter and will be consistent to receiving some response from international bodies.
Speaking about the criminal case filed over Saribekyan’s death, Alaverdyan said that Armenia can appeal to the European Court of Human Rights and bring charges against all those guilty for Saribekyan’s death.
The European court has already had such cases, she added.
Further Alaverdyan said that Manvel Saribekyan’s parents also can appeal to international bodies, as well as to the UN Commission Against Torture, and demand that those responsible for theirs son’s death be punished.
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According to Armenia’s official version Manvel Saribekyan was an Armenian civilian who inadvertently crossed the border into Azerbaijan this year in search of his lost cattle, was caught by Azerbaijani armed forces, held in captivity and later killed before being repatriated to Armenia.
Baku denies any involvement in Saribekyan’s killing, saying he was specifically trained to conduct acts of terror in Azerbaijan and was not killed, but rather committed suicide.
Larisa Alaverdyan mentioned that though a criminal case has been filed over Saribekyan’s case, the issue should also be raised to the attention of international bodies not only for adequate response, but also for implementing the principle of punishment and holding all those responsible for his death accountable.
Further she said that in an attempt to draw attention to the case a month ago she had collected signatures over the case and in agreement with the existing five parliamentary factions and sent a letter to four international organizations, namely to the UN, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, European Union and Council of Europe (OSCE).
Up to date none of those organizations has responded to that letter, which according to her, is because the letter was something unprecedented for them. In her words, such bodies do not have any fixed procedures to respond to such letters.
But Larisa Alaverdian’s efforts are not limited to that letter only. She has already prepared a new letter and will be consistent to receiving some response from international bodies.
Speaking about the criminal case filed over Saribekyan’s death, Alaverdyan said that Armenia can appeal to the European Court of Human Rights and bring charges against all those guilty for Saribekyan’s death.
The European court has already had such cases, she added.
Further Alaverdyan said that Manvel Saribekyan’s parents also can appeal to international bodies, as well as to the UN Commission Against Torture, and demand that those responsible for theirs son’s death be punished.
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