Azerbaijan sounds alarm over Karabakh landmine crisis as victims approach 400

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that the number of mine-related casualties in the Karabakh region has reached 399 since the year 2020.

In a statement published on the ministry’s X account, Azerbaijani officials highlighted the ongoing threat posed by landmines in the conflict-affected area, underscoring the grave humanitarian impact, Caliber.Az reports.

“On June 30, a tragic mine incident has occurred in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, as a result of which a police officer was severely injured in Aghdam. The officer’s right foot was amputated as a result of the explosion.

This incident brings the total number of Azerbaijani mine victims since the end of 2020-war to 399.

Armenia’s continued refusal to provide complete and accurate maps of landmined areas poses a grave threat to civilians and all people who reside in these territories.

The international community must not remain silent in the face of these ongoing violations of humanitarian law,” the post by the ministry notes.

By Vafa Guliyeva