Red Cross to continue dialogue with Baku

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will keep in touch with Baku to back up individuals covered by international humanitarian law after it closes its representative office in Azerbaijan, the ICRC said.

The statement mentioned that the ICRC will act in line with its mandate and the country's commitments under the Geneva Conventions.

"We intend to continue our dialogue on humanitarian diplomacy, IHR, and other humanitarian issues of common interest," the statement reads.

The office recalled that since 1992, the ICRC has helped meet the urgent needs of people affected by the conflict, provided psychosocial support to affected people, improved critical infrastructure, and implemented mine risk education and safe behavior projects in areas contaminated by mines and other explosive ordnance.

According to the statement, the ICRC has supported the authorities in promoting the implementation of international humanitarian law and clarifying the fate of people missing.

The Committee said they have visited those detained in connection with the conflict, monitored their conditions of detention and treatment, and helped maintain contact with their families.

"In all our work, we have worked closely with our partners, such as the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, ministries, and government agencies, as well as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies," the ICRC said.