The Reaction of the Ombudsman to the Mine Explosion Incident occurred in Fuzuli

Today, the explosion of the anti-tank mine in Ashaghi Veysalli village of Fuzuli district resulted in the death of one civilian and the injury of another. 

Unfortunately, within 3 years following the end of the Patriotic War, which has resulted in the liberation of the territories of Azerbaijan from occupation, the number of people who died or got injured by hitting mine exceeded 330, and there are many civilians among them.

Armenia, which continues its mine terrorism and disregard for its international commitments arising from the binding international legal documents that it also ratified, as well as our constant calls for sharing accurate records of the location of minefields with our country, aims to kill people. For that reason, mine-contaminated areas take more resources and time to clear, reconstruction and return processes delay, and unmarked mines cause the loss of many lives.

Considering all of this, for the sake of the protection of human lives and well-being, I call on international organizations and the world  community to take a firm stance regarding the serious challenges our country is facing.

Sabina Aliyeva

The Commissioner for Human Rights 

(Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan

13 October 2023