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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. This announcement was made by the Yerevan office of ICRC.

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, is noted in the announcement.

The ICRC’s policy is to maintain a confidential dialogue with the relevant authorities in order to continue its work on behalf of people suffering the effects of armed conflict. The ICRC therefore does not comment publicly on the incidents of this kind.

“The ICRC maintains its commitment to work on behalf of civilians living close to the international border and will continue to carry out other assistance activities in the border area,” reads the ICRC announcement.