No:232/23, Press release on the death of civilians as a result of a mine explosion in Tartar
29 April 2023 10:00
On 28 April 2023, 3 civilians died as a result of a mine explosion in Tartar district.
We extend our deep condolences to the families and relatives of those who died. May Allah rest their souls!
With this, since the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 until now, a total of 298 people have become mine victims, 54 of whom died.
The mine explosion that occurred in Tartar once again shows that the main purpose of Armenia, which does not provide Azerbaijan with usable and accurate mine maps, grossly violates paragraph 6 of the Trilateral Statement by continuing military activity and the placement of mines in the territory of Azerbaijan, is to hinder the large-scale restoration and construction works carried out in the post-conflict period, the civilian population operating in these territories, as well as the return of internally displaced persons and their peaceful living in their places.
We call on the international community not to turn a blind eye to Armenia’s gross violation of its international obligations, including its policy of deliberately placing mines.