H.E. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General H.E. Rik Daems, PACE President H.E. George Tsereteli, President of the OSCE PA H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General H.E. Attila Mesterhazy, President of the NATO PA H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council H.E. David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament H.E. Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director Ms. Gabriela Cuevas Barron, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Ms. Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of the IPA CIS Council Mr. Ivan Krulko, Co-President for the Eastern component of the Euronest PA. Mr. Andrius Kubilius, Co-President for the European Parliament component of the Euronest PA Mr. Alassane Bala Sakande, President of the PUIC Conference Mr. Constantine Tassoulas, President of the PABSEC
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H.E. Antonio Guterres,
UN Secretary-General
H.E. Rik Daems,
PACE President
H.E. George Tsereteli,
President of the OSCE PA
H.E. Jens Stoltenberg,
NATO Secretary-General
H.E. Attila Mesterhazy,
President of the NATO PA
H.E. Ursula von der Leyen,
President of the European Commission
H.E. Charles Michel,
President of the European Council
H.E. David Sassoli,
President of the European Parliament
H.E. Henrietta Fore,
UNICEF Executive Director
Ms. Gabriela Cuevas Barron,
President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Ms. Valentina Matvienko,
Chairperson of the IPA CIS Council
Mr. Ivan Krulko,
Co-President for the Eastern component of the Euronest PA.
Mr. Andrius Kubilius,
Co-President for the European Parliament component of the Euronest PA
Mr. Alassane Bala Sakande,
President of the PUIC Conference
Mr. Constantine Tassoulas,
President of the PABSEC
Mr. Mustafa Shentop,
President of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly
APPEAL
by the NGOs of Azerbaijan regarding the killing of women and children as a result of the
missile attack of Armenia on Ganja
October 11, 2020
Baku, Azerbaijan
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
As known, a trilateral meeting of the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei
Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and the Foreign Minister of
Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan was held in Moscow on October 9, 2020 on the initiative of
Russian President Vladimir Putin to declare a humanitarian ceasefire.
After a meeting that lasted about 11 hours, an agreement was reached consisting of
following 4 points:
1. To declare a ceasefire for humanitarian purposes starting from 12 p.m. on October
10 for the exchange of the prisoners of war, other people detained and bodies of those killed,
with the mediation and in accordance with the criteria of the International Committee of the Red
Cross;
2. Further parameters of the ceasefire will be agreed upon additionally;
3. The Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, with the mediation of the
OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, on the basis of the fundamental principles of the settlement, are
launching substantive negotiations with the aim of achieving early peaceful resolution;
4. The sides reiterate the inalterability of the format of the peace process.
However, unfortunately, the Armenian side, in violation of all the provisions of the
agreement signed, in accordance with its hypocritical and aggressive nature, continues to
subject the frontline regions and villages, as well as the cities of Azerbaijan situated far away
from the conflict zone, to heavy artillery and missile fire, grossly violating the ceasefire
agreement.
The most regrettable is that on October 11, at around 4 AM, the second largest city of
Azerbaijan, Ganja, with a population of more than 500,000 people, located 80 km from the
frontline, was shelled by the order of the political-military leadership of Armenia. As a result of
this barbaric and atrocious attack of Armenia, 3 residential buildings were destroyed, more than
9 civilians, including 4 women, were killed and 34 were wounded, including 16 women and 6
children. This crime of Armenia is another act of genocide after Khojaly committed against
peaceful and innocent Azerbaijanis. In total, 41 civilians were killed and 205 were injured by
Armenia in the last 15 days.
Armenia's open attack on the civilian population of Azerbaijan after the ceasefire’s
entering into force, as well as the killing and wounding of dozens of people is an unprecedented
baseness and crime. In addition, Armenia's gross violation of all clauses of the Moscow
Agreement signed on October 10, 2020, once again proved that the occupying country is not
interested in a peaceful and negotiated settlement of the conflict, as it has been for the last 28
years.
On the other hand, Armenia's missile attack on Ganja also shows that the occupying
country, as in previous years, still ignores the resolutions, statements and calls of the world
community and international organizations, and continues to grossly violate all international
conventions. The only reason for this is that Armenia has so far gone unpunished and no
international sanctions have been imposed on the occupying country.
We, the NGOs of Azerbaijan, once again call on you to take serious steps against
Armenia, which hypocritically violated the ceasefire and killed many innocent children and
women, and stop the aggressor.
You, as the international organizations responsible for the protection of peace and
security in the world, the protection of human rights and freedoms, the observance of the norms
and principles of international law, the implementation of international conventions prohibiting
the killing of civilians, cannot ignore the fact that Armenia is blatantly and grossly waging war
against Armenia in front of the whole world. Your indifference to this aggression against
Azerbaijan will be assessed as your open disrespect for human values, international law and
international humanitarian law.
We hope that you will strongly condemn this crime against humanity committed by
Armenia and take necessary measures to punish the aggressor.
Note: Please find enclosed the photographs of the destruction caused by the October 11
missile attack of Armenia.
Signed by:
1. Ms. Sureyya Mammadova – Head of the “Actor” Public and Social Research Public Union
2. Mr. Sahib Mammadov - Citizens' Labor Rights Protection League;
3. Mr. Sabit Baghirov – Head of the Foundation for Support to Entrepreneurship and Market
Economy Development;
4. Ms. Asmaye Javadova – Head of the “Vafa” Women Intellectuals Public Union;
5. Mr. Samyar Abdullayev – Head of the “Visually Impaired People Society of Azerbaijan”
Public Union;
6. Ms. Naiba Behbudova – Head of the “Ghurur” Charitable Public Association of Martyrs
Families;
7. Ms. Zeynab Hajiyeva – Head of the “Chirag” Child Development Center Public Union;
8. Ms. Parvana Talibova – Head of the Free Teachers' Organization Public Union;
9. Mr. Famil Hajiyev – Head of the Disabled Intellectuals Public Union;
10. Ms. Tarana Pashayeva – Head of the Psychological Services and Research Center
Public Union;
11. Mr. Gasim Hasanov – Head of the Support to Social Development Public Union;
12. Ms. Zenfira Mustafayeva – Head of the Women's Initiatives and Social Issues Assistance
Public Union;
13. Ms. Shehla Khalili – Head of the “Miras” Social Organization in Support of Studying of
Cultural Heritage;
14. Ms. Jamila Abdulova – Head of the Social Assistance to Persons with Hearing and
Speech Limitations Public Union;
15. Mr. Vagif Amikishiyev – Head of the “Youth and Enlightenment” Public Union;
16. Mr. Afig Mammadov – Head of the “Addım” Youth Development Center ;
17. Mr. Nabil Seyidov – Head of the “Hopeful Future” Public Union;
18. Mr. Javid Shahverdiyev – Head of the Azerbaijan Center for the Development of
Democratic Reforms;
19. Mr. Hafiz Azammadov – Head of the Azerbaijan Young Marketers-Advertisers Public
Union;
20. Mr. Gafgaz Damirov – Head of the Gubadli district Literary Public Union named after
Suleyman Rahimov;
21. Mr. Hasan Hasanzada – Head of the AEGEE Baku;
22. Mr. Sultan Azimzade – Head of the “20 January” Public Union;
23. Ms. Mehriban Abdullayeva – Head of the “Protection of Democratic Society and Women’s
Rights” Public Union;
24. Ms. Fatima Hajibayli – Head of the “Vefa” Support for Solving Social Problems Public
Union;
25. Mr. Javidan Aghazade – Head of the “Dostlug” Youth Coordination Center Public Union;
26. Mr. Tofig Aghahuseynov – Head of the Organization for War, Labor and Armed Forces
Veterans’ of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Republican Veterans’ Organization;
27. Ms. Jamila Karimova – Head of the “Assistance to Children in Need of Special Care and
their Families” Public Union;
28. Ms. Aida Safarova – Head of the “Silent World” Support for Disabled People and Athletes
Using Sign Language Public Union;
29. Mr. Amid Hasanguliyev – Head of the Azerbaijan Support for Disabled Cyclists Public
Union;
30. Mr. Rovshan Agamaliyev – Head of the “Assistance to the Families of Martyrs and
Protection of their Rights” Public Union ;
31. Ms. Sudaba Shiraliyeva – Head of the “Women and Modern World” Center Public Union;
32. Mr. Ismayil Aghayev – Head of the International Diaspora Center Public Union;
33. Ms. Ziba Nabiyeva – Head of the “Women's Initiative for Development” Public Union;
34. Mr. Sabuhi Abbasov – Head of the Azerbaijani-Slavic Youth Association Public Union;
35. Mr. Mohubbali Naghiyev – Head of the “Balance” Economic Awareness Public Union;
36. Mr. Ramil Goyushov – Head of the West-Resource Civil Society Development Support
Public Union;
37. Ms. Mehriban Zeynalova – Head of the “Clean World” Aid to Women Public Union
38. Mr. Salim Balayev – Head of the Public Union of Ecological Enlightenment "Ecolog-2010"
39. Mr. Abil Zeynalov – Head of the “Support to IDP War Veterans” Public Union
40. Ms. Nigar Mansimova – Head of the “Place of Hope” Charitable Society Public Union
41. Mr. Bakhtiyar Aliyev – Head of the International Law Association Public Union
42. Ms. Matanat Guliyeva – Head of the “Free Thought” Social Development Assistance
Public Union
43. Ms. Gulghadam Mirzazade – Head of the Public Association for Support of Women's
Social Development in Neftchala
44. Mr. Nadir Ismayilov – Head of the Chairman of the Central Asia and South Caucasus
Freedom of Expression Network Public Union
45. Mr. Elchin Guliyev – Head of the Healthy Life Promotion Public Union
46. Mr. Yashar Zeynalov – Head of the Broadcasting Association Public Union
47. Mr. Natig Ahmadov – Head of the “Kind Mother” Childcare Public Union
48. Mr. Agil Maharramov – Head of the Azerbaijan Children’s Fund Public Union
49. Mr. Mahammad Valiyev – Head of the Azerbaijan Afghan Veterans' Public Union
50. Ms. Shahla Nagiyeva – Head of the “Unquenchable Flame” Cultural Relations Public
Union
51. Ms. Afat Alishova – Head of the “Support to the Development of Book Distribution” Public
Union
52. Mr. Fazil Abbasov – Head of the Journalists' Association of the Member States of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
53. Ms. Gulsara Hasanova – Head of the Education Support Center Public Union
54. Ms. Bullur Mammadova – Head of the Promotion of Culture and National Traditions
Public Union
55. Mr. Nail Shukurov – Head of the “Ufug” PUBLIC UNION for the Youth Development
56. Mr. Gulabala Mustafayev – Head of the Support for Scientific Creativity Public Union
57. Ms. Bahar Gasimova – Head of the “Azerbaijan Women’s Republican Society” Public
Union
58. Ms. Gunel Murselli – Head of the “Support for the Promotion of Secularism and
Enlightenment Public Union
59. Mr. Khalid Kazimov – Head of the Regional Human Rights and Media Center Public
Union
60. Mr. Elchin Mirzabayli – Head of the Baku Oratory School Public Union
61. Mr. Mursal Behbudlu – Head of the “Mil” PUBLIC UNION for social and economic
enlightenment
62. Ms. Shargiya Dadashova – Head of the Regional Gender Center Public Union
63. Mr. Faig Ismayilov – Head of the Public Union for the Protection of Historical and Cultural
Monuments in the Occupied Territories of Azerbaijan
64. Ms. Tarana Musayeva – Head of the Yasamal District Organization of AZERBAIJAN
Society of Disabled Public Union
65. Mr. Elvin Talishinski – Head of the Public Union “Elin Sesi” Protection of National and
Spiritual Values
66. Mr. Azer Aliyev – Head of the “Care for Future” Public Union
67. Ms. Lamiya Isazade – Head of the Social Protection of Orphans Public Union
68. Ms. Vefa Seyidova – Head of the “Meslek” care for Children with Mental and Physical
Issues Public Union
69. Ms. Natavan Sahibali – Head of the Public Association for Support of Women's Social
Development in Bilasuvar
70. Mr. Ilgar Isgandarov – Head of the “Towards Development” Public Union for Promotion of
the Regional Socio-Economic Development
71. Mr. Shaban Nasirov – Head of the “Support to Public Participation” Public Union
72. Mr. Rashad Jafarov – Head of the “Towards Innovations” Youth Support Public Union
73. Ms. Indira Shamsivari – Head of the “Progress” Socio-Economic Research Public Union
74. Ms. Sabina Karimova – Head of the Public Association for Support of Social Protection
and Integration of Persons with Disabilities
75. Mr. Adil Nasibov – Head of the Promotion of Bahram Nasibov's Works Public Union
76. Ms. Gulbahar Aliyeva – Head of the “Cultural Heritage and Multicultural Development"
Enlightenment Public Union
77. Mr. Ilham Aliyev – Head of the Center for Legal and Democratic Reforms Public Union
78. Ms. Mehriban Huseynova – Head of the Support for Children Deprived of Parental Care
Public Union
79. Ms. Esmira Orujova – Head of the “THE WAY OF MELANCHOLY” The Public
Association of the help to prisoners of war and hostages
80. Mr. Eynulla Kheyrullayev – Head of the Guba Regional NGO Resource and Training
Center
81. Mr. Murad Huseynli – Head of the “Tekan” Student Youth Public Union
82. Mr. Rauf Rajabov – Head of the Azerbaijan National Development Project Public Union
83. Mr. Siyavush Amirli – Head of the “Ulus” Foundation
84. Mr. Mukhtar Imanov – Head of the Folklorists Public Union
85. Ms. Aynur Aliyeva – Head of the “Regional Development Awareness-raising” Public
Union
86. Mr. Avaz Hasanov - Humanitarian Research Public Union;
87. Mr. Nasimi Hasanov – Head of the Patriotic Azerbaijanis of the World Public Union
88. Ms. Tarana Ahmad – Head of the Public Union for social and moral support of children
from orphans and low-income families
89. Mr. Sadig Hasanov – Head of the “Towards Healthy Life” Public Union
90. Mr. Chingiz Bayramov – Head of the “Turkey Universities Alumni” Public Union
91. Mr. Nasiman Yagublu – Head of the Support for History and Press Studies Public Union
92. Mr. Teymur Mirzayev – Head of the Regional Community Development and Poverty
Reduction Support Public Union
93. Mr. Ilham Ismayilov – Head of the Cooperation Center of Azerbaijanis and other Turkic-
speaking peoples Public Union
94. Mr. Nizami Muradoghlu – Head of the “Araz” Intellectuals Public Union
95. Mr. Mubariz Goyushlu – Head of the Modern Development Public Union
96. Mr. Taleh Aliyev – Head of the Support to Promotion of Civic Participation Public Union
97. Ms. Esmira Fuad – Head of the Book Foundation named after Mirza Ibrahimov
98. Ms. Aynura Huseynova – Head of the Youth Initiative in the Field of Anti-Drug
99. Mr. Fuzuli Karimov – Head of the Awareness for Civil Society Public Union
100. Mr. Famil Gozalov – Head of the Specialists’ Support for Public Awareness Public
Union
101. Ms. Rada Abbas – Head of the Social Assistance to Women War Veterans
102. Mr. Hasil Tagiyev – Head of the “Gayidish” Public Union
103. Mr. Ayaz Mirzayev – Head of the Azerbaijan Journalists Network Public Union
104. Ms. Tahira Nagiyeva – Head of the “Loghman” Refugee Support Center Public Union
105. Ms. Konul Mukhtarova – Head of the Protection of National Values Public Union
106. Ms. Bayimkhanim Verdiyeva – Head of the Khan Shushinski Foundation
107. Ms. Nisa Gasimova – Head of the “Cultural Wave” Public Union for Promotion of
Creativity
108. Ms. Kubra Mammadova – Head of the Regional Women’s Initiatives Public Union
109. Mr. Rafael Bejanov – Head of the Human Rights and Enlightenment Public Union
110. Mr. Dayanat Osmanli – Head of the “Turkic World Info” Public Union
111. Mr. Shahin Rajabov – Head of the “Azerbaijan Parent-Teacher Association” Public
Union
112. Mr. Adil Adilov – Head of the Regional Development Assistance Public Union
113. Mr. Ragif Aliyev – Head of the Saatli Social Development Assistance Public Union
114. Ms. Khadija Mikayilova – Head of the Azerbaijan Disabled People's Society Public
Union
115. Ms. Khuraman Agayeva – Head of the Psychological Rehabilitation of Sociological
Groups Public Union
116. Mr. Hajiahmad Hasanov – Head of the “Faig” Public Union of Agricultural Producers
117. Mr. Rustam Malikov – Head of the “Ana Kur” PUBLIC UNION for Support to
Environmental Issues Studies
118. Ms. Fatimat Aghamirzayeva – Head of the “Carpet World Association” Public Union
119. Mr. Farhad Abdulov – Member of the Support for Children and Teenagers Public Union
120. Mr. Elshan Musayev – Head of the “Innovative Ideas and Initiatives” Public Union
121. Mr. Nurlan Jabbarov – Head of the “Etimad” Psychological Support to Children and
Youth Public Union
122. Mr. Vasif Sadigli – Head of the Religion and Democracy Center Public Union
123. Ms. Nubar Aliyeva – Head of the Support to Young Musicians Public Union
124. Mr. Ilaha Mahmudova – Head of the “Ziyali Ojagi” Public Union
125. Ms. Khanim Ahmadzade – Head of the Lawyer Women Public Union
126. Mr. Ruslan Khalilov – Head of the Promotion of Journalist Initiatives Public Union
127. Mr.Tofig Amrahov – Head of the Shabran Community Development Training and
Resource Public Union
128. Mr. Famil Bakhishov – Head of the Support to Khachmaz Agricultural Development
Public Union
129. Ms.Sevinj Karimova – Head of the “Əks-səda” International Center for Journalistic
Research Public Union
130. Mr. Ilkin Aghayev - Head of the the Integration into a Globalized World Public Union
131. Mr. Haji Narimanoghlu – Head of the Zangazur Societies Public Union
132. Mr. Gnyaz Yusifov – Head of the Social Support for Families Public Union
133. Mr. Jasarat Huseynzade – Head of the Support to Information Initiatives Public Union
134. Mr. Hasan Mammadov – Head of the “Shamsi Asadullayev” Charity Public Union
135. Mr. Ruslan Atakishiyev – Head of the Study of Economic Resources Public Union
136. Ms. Vafa Khalilli – Head of the Youth Support Public Union
137. Ms. Vusala Huseynova – Head of the Reformist Women and Innovations Public Union
138. Mr. Murad Garibli – Head of the Healthy Life Youth Enlightenment Public Union
139. Mr. Fikrat Khalilov – Head of the Combating Infectious Diseases Public Union
140. Mr. Dadash Guliyev – Head of the Defense of the Rights of Patriots Public Union
141. Ms. Gulshax Akhundova – Head of the Women Development Future Public Union
142. Mr. Elmar Huseynov – Head of the Support for compatriots Public Union
143. Ms. Roza Aligizi – Head of the “Soldier's Family Society” Public Union for the
Propagation of Patriotism
144. Mr. Mehman Aliyev - Head of the Support for the Development of Modern Youth Public
Union
145. Mr. Vugar Ahmadov – Head of the Azerbaijani-American Youth Public Union
146. Mr. Ilgar Orujov – Head of the “Azerbaijan Society of Young Scientists, Postgraduates
and Masters” Public Union
147. Mr. Javad Gasimov – Head of the Talented People with Disabilities Public Union
148. Mr. Fikrat Yusifov – Head of the “Economics” International Economic Research
Association
149. Ms. Novella Jafarova – Head of the Association for the Protection of Women's Rights
named after Dilara Aliyeva
150. Mr. Vugar Bayramov – “Center for Economic and Social Development” Public Union;
151. Mr. Chingiz Ganizade - “Democracy and Human Rights Committee”;
152. Mr. Maharram Zulfugarli - Association for the Research of Social Problems;
153. Mr. Kamil Salimov - Prison Watch Public Association;
154. Mr. Fuad Mammadov – “Simurg” Azerbaijan Cultural Association;
155. Mr. Eyyub Huseynov – Independent Consumer Union;