President Ilham Aliyev Condemns Atrocities After Discovery of 29 Mass Graves in Azerbaijan’s Liberated Territories

Baku, The Gulf Observer: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan revealed that 29 mass graves have been discovered in the country’s liberated territories, underscoring the gravity of crimes committed during the years of occupation.

Speaking at the international conference on “Uniting Efforts and Enhancing Cooperation for Addressing the Issue of Missing Persons,” President Aliyev stated that forensic examinations conducted on the remains confirm that the victims were subjected to horrific torture.

“This is a deeply distressing reality. The mass killing of people under torture, their inhumane burial, and attempts to conceal the traces of these crimes constitute a grave violation of international legal norms,” the head of state emphasized.

President Aliyev’s remarks drew attention to the urgent need for international collaboration to uncover the fate of missing persons and ensure accountability for such severe violations of human rights and humanitarian law.