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    ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
    July 30 2014


    Armenia: ICRC regrets suspension of its work in support of civilians
    in Chinari village

    30-07-2014 News Release

    The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
    in Armenia regrets that it has had to suspend its work in support of
    civilians harvesting fields in Chinari village, Tavush Region, as a
    result of a shooting incident that occurred on 26 July. In accordance
    with its mandate to assist civilians adversely affected by armed
    conflict, the ICRC had agreed to a request made by Chinari village to
    be present as harvesters worked in fields situated at the
    international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

    No one was injured at the time of the shooting, but an ICRC vehicle
    sustained minor damage. Prior to the incident, villagers had been able
    to harvest four hectares in safety with the ICRC being present.

    The ICRC's policy is to maintain a confidential dialogue with the
    relevant authorities in order to address security concerns. The ICRC
    therefore does not comment publicly on the specific circumstances of
    incidents of this kind, or on who may have initiated the shooting.
    Through this policy, the ICRC is able to engage with the authorities
    in a manner that helps ensure that it can continue its work in behalf
    of people suffering the effects of armed conflict.
    The ICRC maintains its commitment to work in behalf of civilians
    living close to the international border and will continue to carry
    out other assistance activities in the border area.

    For further information, please contact:

    Zara Amatuni, ICRC Yerevan, tel: +374 99 011 360

    http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2014/07-30-armenia-chinari-supension-work.htm



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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