Azerbaijani diaspora in Europe sent letters to international organisations over Armenian landmine terror

The Azerbaijani diaspora in Europe has voiced strong protest following recent mine-related incidents in the Aghdam and Jabrayil districts on April 6–7, calling attention to Armenia's ongoing landmine terror in the region.

The protests were sparked by the continued threat of landmines in Azerbaijan's liberated territories, which has led to tragic consequences for innocent civilians, Caliber.Az reports.

The diaspora has sent protest letters to several key international bodies and media outlets, urging immediate action. The letters were addressed to the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the European External Action Service (EEAS), its delegation in the United States, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the OSCE (ODIHR), and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL). Human Rights Watch representatives, Amnesty International’s German branch, and several major media outlets, including BBC News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Al Jazeera English, and The Guardian, were also recipients of the letters.

The diaspora's protest emphasizes that the threat posed by landmines in Azerbaijan's recently liberated territories remains unresolved. Despite the risks, Armenia has refused to share landmine maps, which the Azerbaijani side argues could significantly reduce casualties. The situation continues to endanger the lives of innocent civilians, particularly those in the affected areas.

The Azerbaijani government and diaspora have expressed deep concerns over the refusal to disclose the landmine maps, noting that it hinders efforts to clear the mines and ensure the safety of the local population. Azerbaijan has called on the international community to hold Armenia accountable for its failure to provide these vital documents, which are critical for the safe resettlement of displaced people and the rebuilding of the region.

By Khagan Isayev