Video-message of Azerbaijani Ombudsman on April 4 International Day for Mine Awareness

. The United Nations has declared April 4 as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. States continue their efforts with the UN and other relevant organizations in order to establish mine-action capacities in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war cause a serious threat to safety, health, and lives of civilians. In my capacity as the Commissioner for Human Rights, I express my deep concern that today the Azerbaijani civilians and military servants face serious threat to their lives and health due to the unmarked landmines planted by Armenia in the territories of Azerbaijan during the period of their occupation. Despite the fact that Armenia is repeatedly called to disclose the landmine maps, unfortunately it has never displayed any will to cooperate in this respect. The trilateral statement by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia on 10 November 2020, put an end to all military activities between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Now, it is time to provide safe an