Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of shooting at their respective troops near the border on Thursday, October 5, in a context of high tensions after Baku’s victorious offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian Defense Ministry claimed that Azerbaijani soldiers had “opened fire” on a vehicle transporting provisions around 1:50 p.m. near Norabak, an Armenian town located very close to the border. On the Azerbaijani side, the Ministry of Defense spoke of Armenian fire against its troops in a neighboring region. No injuries were reported. Follow our live stream.
Azerbaijan ready for talks with Armenia under EU mediation. Baku says to himself “ready to participate soon in Brussels in tripartite meetings between the European Union, Azerbaijan and Armenia”, assures an advisor to the Azerbaijani president. Discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan were to be one of the highlights of the European Political Community summit in Spain. According to the Azerbaijani head of state, Ilham Aliev, his country chose not to participate because of the “policy of militarization” of France in the Caucasus, the attitude of the European Union towards the region, and the absence of Turkey.
LThe European Parliament denounces “ethnic cleansing”. In a text voted by a very large majority, theThe European Parliament voted on Thursday in favor of sanctions “targeted” against the Azerbaijani leaders, who are allegedly guilty of violations of human rights and the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. Parliamentarians also want a “comprehensive review of the European Union’s relations with Azerbaijan”.
Emmanuel Macron will meet the Armenian Prime Minister. The French President, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the President of the European Council Charles Michel will meet Nikol Pashinian on Thursday afternoon in Granada, on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit, the Elysée announced.
Azerbaijan confirms the arrest of a former president of Nagorno-Karabakh. Baku admitted on Thursday to having detained Araïk Haroutiounian, who had led the enclave until the beginning of September. He is suspected of having “led a war” And “hired mercenaries”, “violating international humanitarian principles”said the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General’s Office. The day before, Armenia had condemned the arrests of former leaders or officials of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Special broadcast on France 2. A special program on the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh will be broadcast on France 2 between 8:40 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, will be present on the set of the show.