Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 114 citizens of the country have applied to the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan for refugee status, stated the Service’s spokesperson to Turan news agency. The spokesperson noted that the total number of applicants, including family members, is 129:
“All applicants are registered with the State Migration Service at their place of residence in Azerbaijan. The needs of these people have been identified and met, the necessary assistance has been provided and they have been sent to the relevant organizations”,
it was stated
According to the Service, Azerbaijani legislation allows those applying for refugee status to temporarily reside in the country, work, receive medical care and other benefits.