The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan presented the issues related to the violations of fundamental human rights as a result of the blocking of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Argentina to the Republic of Armenia Mariano Vergara.
During the meeting held today, on August 29, the Defender stated that the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Artsakh are being violated as a result of Azerbaijan's illegal actions, such as life, security, free movement, food, mental and physical healthcare, adequate standard of living, the right to education, as well as the dignity of the residents as an inseparable basis of human rights and freedoms.
In the framework of the meeting, Anahit Manasyan specifically referred to the issues of human rights protection caused by the border security of the Republic of Armenia, the results of the fact-finding work conducted in Syunik, Gegharkunik regions and Yeraskh community, noting that the situation of human rights protection in the border settlements is very concerning as a result of Azerbaijani aggression.
Ambassador Mariano Vergara, in his turn, emphasized that he is also following the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh, adding that the Armenian community of Argentina is constantly raising its concerns about the issue. The ambassador also highly appreciated the work carried out by Anahit Manasyan in the field of human rights protection, expressing his willingness to continue effective and constructive cooperation.
