Provocative exhibition of war trophies in Baku organised by the Azerbaijani Government

Question for written answer  E-002030/2021
to the Commission
Rule 138
Costas Mavrides (S&D)

Azerbaijani Government recently organised a provocative exhibition of war trophies in Baku, with the main exhibits being the helmets of Armenian soldiers killed in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war and degrading wax mannequins of Armenian military personnel.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited the so-called ‘Trophy Park’ to show the machinery, equipment, and armaments of Armenians confiscated or destroyed during the 2020 war. Aliyev posed in front of hundreds of the helmets worn by Armenian soldiers who were killed during the battle.

• 1.Is the Commission aware of these disrespectful actions towards the human dignity of killed Armenian soldiers, which constitute a grave violation of fundamental human rights and a provocation against the bereaved families?
• 2.How does it intend to address these inhumane and irresponsible actions carried out by the Azerbaijani Government?