BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 6. The European Centre
of Azerbaijan, operating in Germany, issued a statement in
connection with April 4 - International Day for Mine Awareness and
Assistance in Mine Action, Trend reports.
In a statement addressed to the world community, influential
international organizations and media structures, it is emphasized
that mines, in addition to posing a threat to human life, are one
of the main factors hindering the socio-economic development of
territories, the return of internally displaced persons to their
homes and sustainable peace. It is noted that this problem creates
major obstacles, especially for countries that have just emerged
from conflict.
The statement also said that after the 44-day Patriotic War in
2020, a large-scale mine problem arose in the territories of
Azerbaijan liberated from occupation, and our lands were
contaminated with about 1.5 million mines and unexploded
It is noted that hundreds of people, most of them civilians,
have been killed or seriously injured due to mines, which not only
pose a direct threat but also hinder agricultural, construction and
infrastructure projects, slowing down the process of rebuilding the
region. Azerbaijan has mobilized all its capabilities in this area
and has strengthened the activities of ANAMA, which systematically
carries out demining operations.
In addition, the statement noted that Armenia's refusal to
provide minefield maps has made the process extremely difficult and
has resulted in new losses. It was also emphasized that only 25
percent of some mine maps submitted by Armenia reflect the actual
territories. This is a serious violation of international
humanitarian law, especially the Geneva Conventions. As a result of
Armenia's irresponsible and inhumane behavior, human casualties in
the region are increasing and the recovery process is slowing
The appeal reflects the demands to international organizations
and the international community to apply mechanisms of influence so
that Armenia provides minefield maps in a complete and accurate
form, to support demining activities, to strengthen cooperation in
the direction of rehabilitation and social integration of mine
victims, as well as to take legal and political steps against
parties violating international law.
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