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412 people have fallen victim to landmine explosions in Azerbaijan since 2020 war

17 November 2025 15:39 (UTC +04:00)

"Landmines continue to claim lives in Azerbaijan," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, APA reports.

"Today, an employee of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) was seriously injured by a landmine explosion on the border with Armenia. Only since the end of 44-days War of 2020, 412 people have fallen victim to landmine explosions. This humanitarian tragedy that targets civilians, impedes reconstruction, and obstructs safe return is a grave violation of international humanitarian law.

This also highlights the urgent need for accelerated, international support for comprehensive de-mining operations," the statement reads.

Note that a landmine incident occurred on November 17, 2025 in Bala Jafarli village of Gazakh region, located on the border with Armenia. Samir Imamverdiyev, born in 1988, an employee of the Agency was injured as a result of an anti-personnel mine explosion while performing his duties. As a result of the incident, the injured employee's right leg was amputated at the ankle. Samir Imamverdiyev was evacuated to the district hospital. His condition is satisfactory, there is no danger to his life.

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