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OIC Representative: We are committed to cooperation with Azerbaijan on missing persons

Mahi Hassan Abdul-Latif, Deputy Chairman of the Secretariat of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation

09 October 2025 14:07 (UTC +04:00)

The Regional Platform on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is committed to supporting Azerbaijani experts and sharing their experiences, said Mahi Hassan Abdul-Latif, Deputy Chairman of the Secretariat of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in his speech at the international conference on "Uniting efforts and enhancing cooperation for addressing the issue of missing persons", APA reports.

"The international human rights community and the United Nations should call on the Armenian government to cooperate with the Azerbaijani government. Resolving the issue of missing persons can contribute to reducing the level of hostility, mistrust, and intolerance, building mutual trust, and facilitating efforts aimed at a political settlement of disputes in the region."

He recommended that the Azerbaijani government consider establishing a joint working group involving Azerbaijan, the OIC, the UN and experts: "Such a mechanism would serve to unite efforts, exchange experiences, and prevent inconsistencies. Secondly, it is necessary to use the latest scientific tools - including advanced DNA profiling, forensic anthropology, and geospatial mapping. The creation of a centralized DNA database of the families of missing persons could accelerate the identification of their identities and help achieve the clarity that has been awaited for many years. The families of missing persons should be at the center of this process. They have the right to know the truth. In addition to identification, they should be provided with psychosocial support and transparent communication to alleviate their unbearable suffering."