The UN are increasingly concerned over the deteriorating security environment, including the most recent cease-fire violations, along the Line of Contact and in the broader Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at a briefing on 6 July.
“We took note of and echo the Co-Chairs’ recent statement with reference to the renewed violence on 4 July at Alkhanli village of Fizuli region, which resulted in casualties, including among civilians,” the Spokesperson said, adding: “We call upon the sides to refrain from any military action, and strongly urge them to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions and prevent any further violence. An early return to the negotiations table in good faith is the only way to resolve this long-standing and dangerous conflict.”