Ombudsman together with the OIC Ombudsmen Association delegation monitors cases of vandalism against cultural and historical monuments in Shusha city

The delegation, led by the President of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ombudsmen Association (OIC OA), with participation of the Adviser to the Secretary General of the Association, that is on a visit to Azerbaijan upon the invitation of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, left for Shusha city.

The aim of the fact-finding mission of this delegation is to monitor the cases of vandalism against social facilities, cultural and historical monuments in Shusha city, one of the important centers of historical, cultural, socio-political life of Azerbaijan.

During the monitoring held in Shusha, the members of the delegation visited the statues of great figures of the Azerbaijani culture - Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Khurshidbanu Natavan and Bulbul, as well as the Yukhari and Ashagi Govhar Aga mosques. They conducted an on-site investigation the facts of vandalism of cultural and historical monuments during the nearly 30- year long policy of aggression, occupation, and terrorism by Armenia against Azerbaijan.

The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan Ms. Sabina Aliyeva and President of the OIC Association of Ombudsmen Mr. Seref Malkoç made a statement to the media.

A report based on the results of the monitoring in Shusha city will be prepared and sent to international organizations.