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SSS appeals to the Armenian population of the Karabakh region

As it is known, on September 19th-20th of this year, anti-terrorist measures of a local nature were carried out in order to stop acts of terrorism and sabotage of illegal Armenian armed groups in the territories of Azerbaijan under the temporary control of the Russian peacekeeping contingent to disarm them, and consequently the terrorist groups were forced to surrender.

The relevant persons who as members of an illegal organized armed group were suspected in committing of acts of terrorism and sabotage by placing mines on the newly constructed tunnel road in the territory of the Tagaverd village of Khojavand district and at the 58th kilometer of the Ahmadbeyli-Fuzuli-Shusha road on September 19, 2023 resulting in  the death of two civilians and four policemen, were disarmed and detained during abovementioned anti-terrorist measures.

After the agreement was reached on the complete disarmament of the illegal Armenian armed groups and their withdrawal from their combat positions, in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev, consistent measures were taken to ensure peace in the areas inhabited by the Armenian population, personal safety and social problems of the local residents and the ammunition in the possession of the Armenian military units was taken under the control of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces.

Addressing to the Armenian residents of the Karabakh region, the State Security Service appeals to the population of the Karabakh region and urges to refrain from actions that threaten the overall development of the regions included in the Karabakh economic region of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the well-being of the Armenian population, their peaceful reintegration into the Azerbaijani society, the resolution of social and humanitarian issues, the protection of the rule of law, stability and public security, as well as from destruction of properties, documents, and similar illegal actions, and to surrender their weapons as soon as possible.

Full protection of the rights and freedoms of persons of Armenian nationality who have handed over weapons and comply with the requirements of the relevant legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall be provided.