BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 7. Over the past 30
years, more than 3,500 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to
mines, Chief of Staff at Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action
(ANAMA), Rauf Huseynov, said during the forum titled "A Safe Future
for the Great Return" held in Baku, Trend reports.
The event was organized by ANAMA in collaboration with the Youth
Foundation and initiated by the Great Return Youth
Organization.
Huseynov emphasized that mines and unexploded ordnance represent
more than just physical barriers—they are the remnants of an
invisible war that has, for years, held people's lives,
aspirations, and plans hostage. The current statistics serve as a
stark reminder of the enduring and devastating impact of this
threat.
Since the conclusion of the Second Karabakh War in November
2020, a total of 421 individuals have been injured in 259 mine
explosions. Among the casualties, 72 have lost their lives, and 349
have sustained varying degrees of injury. These figures poignantly
highlight the ongoing dangers posed by landmines in the region.
