ICJ Rulings Pave Way for Azerbaijan-Armenia Discrimination Cases

The International Court of Justice has allowed two anti-discrimination cases between Azerbaijan and Armenia to proceed. The disputes involve claims of ethnic cleansing and treaty violations. The court has limited the scope of Azerbaijan's case, focusing only on incidents after September 1996. Hearings are expected next year.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday cleared the way for anti-discrimination cases between Azerbaijan and Armenia to move forward, as both nations accuse each other of ethnic cleansing.

The ICJ dismissed objections from Azerbaijan concerning Armenia's case, which centers on allegations of treaty violations from 2021. Concurrently, the court upheld some objections by Armenia regarding Azerbaijan's claims, narrowing the focus to incidents post-September 1996 and excluding alleged environmental damage.

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Elnur Mammadov, publicly welcomed the decision, emphasizing the court's role in addressing purported Armenian landmine campaigns. Next year's hearings will mark a significant development in the protracted dispute.

(With inputs from agencies.)