UK Representative to the UN: All parties must refrain from the politicization of humanitarian aid

All parties must refrain from the politicization of humanitarian aid in order to meet the needs of the civilian population, the UK Representative to the United Nations said during the UN Security Council Emergency Session on the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh.

“The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned at the ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor, which threatens the supply of life-saving medication, health care, and other essential goods and services – resulting in humanitarian consequences for the local population. It is therefore crucial that the ICJ order of February 2023 is respected to ensure unimpeded movement along the Lachin corridor in both directions. All parties must refrain from the politicization of humanitarian aid in order to meet the needs of the civilian population. It is only diplomacy, in the spirit of the UN Charter, that will bring both sides closer to peace,” the UK Representative to the UN said.

It should be noted that the UN Security Council Emergency Session was convened at the request of the Armenian government. Yerevan called on the UN Security Council to prevent mass atrocities, including war crimes, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity and genocide.