International Committee of Red Cross visits Azerbaijani civilian in Armenian captivity

"We help Eldar Tagiyev, who was taken hostage by Armenian militaries on Dec. 28, to contact with his family”, Vandenhove said.

He said the Committee established contacts not only with his family, but authorities as well.

“We visited Tagiyev and informed his family and authorities about him.

Regarding the status and fate of Armenian family, which passed into the Azerbaijani side, Vandenhove said the organization had no right to determine their status.

“Our committee visits only hostages to monitor their conditions, which have to be in accordance with the national legislation and international law principles. Their legal status is determined by Azerbaijan and Armenia on the basis of relevant law norms and international law as well. Our organization has no right to interfere in the issue," he added.

/APA/