Azerbaijan to Extend Term of Imprisonment for War Crimes Up to 12-20 Years

The penalties for war crimes are tightened in Azerbaijan.

The Parliament told APA that Azerbaijani President proposed amendments to the Articles #100.2 and #117.2 of the Criminal Code.

According to the amendment made to the Article #100.2, conducting of aggressive war shall be punished by imprisonment for the term from 12 up to 20 years imprisonment.

The same penalty is proposed to be imposed on the Article #117.2 (The announcement in fighting zones about intention to not release...

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