YEREVAN. – The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is implementing a number or programs in the villages of Tavush Region bordering with Azerbaijan, Sarah Epprecht, Head of the ICRC Delegation in Armenia, told Armenian News-NEWS.am. 

She said the most vulnerable villages were selected as they are located near the border and villagers have less access to infrastructure and land.

“In 2013 we implemented projects on supplying drinking and irrigation water, distributed wheat seeds, fruit tree saplings,” she said.

Other activities that are carried out both on the Armenian and Azerbaijani side concern the incidents involving or directed against the civilian population.

“In the event of an incident, we visit the area, collect information about the incident as far as it is possible, and then turn to the responsible authorities,” Epprecht said.

Then, ICRC experts present information on their view and recommendations in terms of the violation of the International Humanitarian Law in connection with this incident.