The Azerbaijani authorities intend to shut down the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representation in the country, local news agencies reported. The ICRC said that the Azerbaijani Government has communicated its intention, according to Azerbaijani media.
“We have been made aware of the Azerbaijani government’s intentions for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to close our delegation in Azerbaijan,” Aurélie Lachant, a public relations specialist for the ICRC – said.
“We are currently in contact with authorities and those conversations are part of our confidential and bilateral dialogue,” she added.
