The Human Rights Defender of the Artsakh Republic has published the second interim report (in English language) on the atrocities committed by Azerbaijan against the population of Artsakh. The report presents a detailed study and analysis of the consequences of the criminal encroachments on the civilian population of Artsakh by the Azerbaijani armed forces from 27 September to 9 October, 2020.

As of 9 October, a total of 20 civilians had been killed, including 1 little girl, 7 women and 12 men. A child, five women, four men were killed in the yard of their house, and the others in public places of different settlements (central square, district). Deaths were registered in Stepanakert (7 persons), Martuni (6 persons), Hadrut (1 person) and Martakert (3 persons), in Alashan settlement of Martakert region (1 person) and near Mets Shen community (1 person), Askeran region Aygestan community (1 person).

A total of 101 people were injured, of which 81 were seriously injured. 68 of them are male and 13 are female.

Thirty-eight of those injured were injured in the immediate aftermath of the shelling, six when going to a relatively safe place, 11 at workplace and 26 in other public places.

According to the verified data, 34 people were seriously injured in Stepanakert city or adjacent areas, 3 people in Hadrut regional center of Hadrut, 3 people in Taghaser community, 1 person in Vardashat community of the same region, 14 people in Martuni regional center of Martuni, Spitak Shen community 1 person, 2 people in Martakert regional center of Martakert, 6 people in Maghavuz community, 2 people in Nerkin Horatagh community, 3 people in Alashan settlement, 1 person in Mataghis community of the same region, 2 people in Karvachar community of Shahumyan region, 2 people in Shushi 3 persons, 1 person in Askeran regional center of Askeran, 2 persons in Aygestan community of the same region, 3 persons in Hochants community of Kashatagh region.

Since 27 September, the Azerbaijani armed forces have targeted more than 120 civilian settlements in the Artsakh Republic, resulting in the destruction or damage of numerous infrastructures and private property. In particular, according to preliminary data, more than 5,800 privately owned real estate (houses, shops, etc.), more than 520 cars, about 960 infrastructure, public and industrial facilities were seriously damaged.

The report states that the casualties and injuries were reported as a result of the use of prohibited weapons and methods. Azerbaijan widely uses heavy and wide-range missiles and aircraft against the civilian population, some of which are of a cluster nature. During this period, Azerbaijan deliberately and targeted struck the vital civilian infrastructure of Stepanakert and other settlements, which is a serious war crime, deepening the humanitarian catastrophe in Artsakh.

The content of the report in detail is available at the following link:
https://artsakhombuds.am/en/document/735?fbclid=IwAR05TKjAHwv4P79diaHaSdC2JKxC1ADIE2ft8OGAFUdkpxGlGH99BNXwYsw.

The staff of the Human Rights Defender of Artsakh continues the fact-finding mission, the results of which will be updated.