OSCE concerned over situation on Armenian-Azerbaijani contact line

The OSCE is concerned over the situation on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces, Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Center Adam Kobieracki said in an interview with the Moskovskie Novosti newspaper.

"Over 20 incidents occurred in 2011 which have resulted in death. Reports of civilian casualties have caused particular concern," he said.

Kobieracki said during his visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan that he urged the sides to remove snipers from the contact zone.

"I regret that the parties have not yet fulfilled the agreement achieved in Sochi in 2011 regarding the investigation of incidents along the ceasefire line. I believe it is very important to keep pressure on both sides. Therefore, I welcome the Russian president’s personal participation in promoting negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia," he said.


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