WEA and WCC call on Azerbaijan for the immediate lifting of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh

The World Evangelical Alliance and the World Council of Churches called on Azerbaijan for the immediate lifting of the blockade to allow for the two-side free and safe passage of civilians, transport and goods along the corridor and to guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access to urgently alleviate the suffering of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh and promote the full enjoyment of fundamental human rights of all without any discrimination.

The joint statement was made at the Human Rights Council 52nd session, during the General Debate under Agenda Item 2, on 8 March 2023.