{"id":30419,"date":"2024-06-07T08:10:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T08:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=30419"},"modified":"2024-06-07T23:11:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T23:11:22","slug":"president-ilham-aliyev-highlights-the-case-of-azerbaijani-casualties-due-to-armenian-land-mines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-ilham-aliyev-highlights-the-case-of-azerbaijani-casualties-due-to-armenian-land-mines\/","title":{"rendered":"President Ilham Aliyev Highlights the Case of Azerbaijani Casualties Due to Armenian Land Mines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30425\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Land_Mines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Land_Mines.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Land_Mines-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Land_Mines-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Land_Mines-218x150.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><strong>Tazeen Akhtar<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><strong>President of Republic of Azerbaijan,\u00a0 Ilham Aliyev has presented the latest facts and figures of Armenian laid mines at newly liberated territories of his country. Mentionable and worth recalling here is, Azerbaijan is one of the worst hit countries due to land mines installed by the enemy country in the World.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>12 percent of the country\u2019s territory is polluted by 1.5 million mines and an unknown number of unexploded ordnances. Since the end of the war in 2020, 361 citizens, mostly civilians, have fallen victim to mine explosions, resulting in 68 deaths and 293 severe injuries. Overall, since the beginning of Armenia\u2019s aggression against Azerbaijan, over 3400\u00a0 citizens have suffered from mines, including 358 children and 38 women.<\/h5>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">Tartar, Aghdara, Kalbajar, Kalbachin, Shusha, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Jabrayil, Zangilan are the main territories where Armenia fixed the land mines while retreating from these illegally occupied regions of Azerbaijan.<\/h5>\n<h5>Azerbaijan, so far, has cleared some 140 thousand hectares of 119,946 mines and unexploded ordnances. Yet, mined areas stretch far beyond that. Mines are easy to plant but mine clearance is a much more difficult and complex process.<\/h5>\n<h5>The President shared the figures in his addressed to the participants of the Conference themed \u201cMitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future,\u201d in Baku on 29 May 2024.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"isNEHhfQR7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/armenia-not-sharing-maps-of-mines-in-our-lands-that-is-sheer-terrorism-full-text-of-president-ilhams-conversation-with-world-media-global-media-forum-shusha\/\">ARMENIA NOT SHARING MAPS OF MINES IN OUR LANDS THAT IS SHEER TERRORISM &#8211; Full Text of President Ilham&#8217;s Conversation with World Media @ Global Media Forum Shusha<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;ARMENIA NOT SHARING MAPS OF MINES IN OUR LANDS THAT IS SHEER TERRORISM &#8211; Full Text of President Ilham&#8217;s Conversation with World Media @ Global Media Forum Shusha&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/armenia-not-sharing-maps-of-mines-in-our-lands-that-is-sheer-terrorism-full-text-of-president-ilhams-conversation-with-world-media-global-media-forum-shusha\/embed\/#?secret=sWenusLrmK#?secret=isNEHhfQR7\" data-secret=\"isNEHhfQR7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>The conference was organized in the run-up to the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change \u2013 COP29, which Azerbaijan will host only because the land mines are not only taking lives of innocent people but damaging the environment and fertility of the soil as well.<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><strong>Armenia , unfortunately , has been adopting every cowardly and tricky way to hit and hert\u00a0 Azerbaijan for last 30 years in general and from 2020 to 2023 in particular for Azerbaijan thwarted Armenian aggression again and again to extreme disappointment of this irresponsible state of South Caucasus. Armenia created\u00a0 new mine zones\u00a0 stretching up to 500 kilometers, new mines had been planted mainly in the territories that Armenia failed to keep in her illegal occupation.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>The leader of Azerbaijan rightly said, &#8220;Today, mines and unexploded ordnance continue to remain an acute problem posing a threat to people\u2019s security across many countries. Along with jeopardizing human life, the mines seriously challenge socioeconomic development, damage the environment and cultural heritage, hinder post-war recovery and development initiatives, and ultimately impede the Sustainable Development Goals, even decades after wars have ended.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<h5>&#8220;While mine explosions pose a threat to people\u2019s lives and put their very right to live into question, they also significantly damage the environment. Plastic waste resulting from an explosion entails environmental consequences by negatively impacting soil structure. Mines that remain unearthed for a long time can lead to hazardous chemical reactions. The soil not in use due to the threat of mines is subjected to erosion and abrasion, President noted in the context of upcoming COP29 at Baku.<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>President mindfully presented the case of Azerbaijan before the participants of the conference. He briefed that his country is bearing the brunt of a 30-year-long conflict and occupation of its lands by Armenia, suffering from a mine pollution problem, and stands among the most mine-polluted countries of the world. He quoted the facts and figures mentioned above.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"jggcdEP0fT\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/usa-eu-are-working-on-opening-another-front-against-russia-in-south-caucasus-ambassador-albert-khorev\/\">USA &#038; EU are Working on Opening &#8220;ANOTHER FRONT&#8221; against Russia in South Caucasus : Ambassador Albert Khorev<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;USA &#038; EU are Working on Opening &#8220;ANOTHER FRONT&#8221; against Russia in South Caucasus : Ambassador Albert Khorev&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/usa-eu-are-working-on-opening-another-front-against-russia-in-south-caucasus-ambassador-albert-khorev\/embed\/#?secret=YbovApMXEa#?secret=jggcdEP0fT\" data-secret=\"jggcdEP0fT\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>The height of irresponsibility of Armenia can be seen in her continued reluctance to providing the maps of the mines that can surely help the victim country to save lives from further loss.President added that the steady increase in the number of mine victims is associated with Armenia\u2019s refusal to provide accurate maps of the mines it planted across Azerbaijan\u2019s territory, and with placing booby traps along the roads, cemeteries, and other civilian facilities located behind the former line of contact.<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><strong>&#8220;Challenges we face on de-mining also hamper our development and recovery efforts, creating serious obstacles for the return of 800 thousand formerly displaced persons. Humanitarian de-mining is among the top priorities of Azerbaijan\u2019s state policies, and the foundation of that was laid by the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people \u2013 Heydar Aliyev, President said.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>Today, the primary body in charge of humanitarian de mining in Azerbaijan is the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan \u2013 ANAMA. In a short span of time, Azerbaijan has mobilized all its strength and is using the most advanced and cutting-edge technologies available worldwide.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30435\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Mines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Mines.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Mines-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Mines-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Azerbaijan_Mines-424x420.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5>President Ilham Aliyev shed light on the measures taken so far for clearance of mines. He said, &#8220;We are implementing measures to enhance efficiency in mine clearance, and our capabilities have significantly improved compared to previous years. All-women de-mining teams have also been deployed since last year.<\/h5>\n<h5>Sensitizing the international community about their contribution in this human safety task, President said, &#8220;Our country is implementing humanitarian de-mining at its own expense. Adequate political and practical support from the international community for mitigating the humanitarian consequences of mines and de-mining the affected areas are of utmost significance.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><strong>&#8220;While addressing its mine problem, Azerbaijan has simultaneously launched multiple initiatives to rivet the international community\u2019s attention to this matter. As you may know, last year our country has officially declared humanitarian de-mining as the 18th National Sustainable Development Goal, and we are working to ensure the recognition of this issue as the UN\u2019s Global 18th SDG, President continued.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>In the meantime, Azerbaijan has launched an initiative to establish a Special Contact Group on Humanitarian De-mining within the Non-Aligned Movement. The Contact Group has begun operating since last September.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Gk3ROOIOyh\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/from-armenian-aggression-to-azerbaijani-victory-lessons-to-learn-tazeen-akhtar\/\">From Armenian Aggression to Azerbaijani Victory \/ Lessons to Learn- Tazeen Akhtar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;From Armenian Aggression to Azerbaijani Victory \/ Lessons to Learn- Tazeen Akhtar&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/from-armenian-aggression-to-azerbaijani-victory-lessons-to-learn-tazeen-akhtar\/embed\/#?secret=Uan8ZplXH4#?secret=Gk3ROOIOyh\" data-secret=\"Gk3ROOIOyh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>At the 15th meeting of the states-parties to the \u201c1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict,\u201d held in 2023, a resolution titled \u201cThe Impact of Mines on Cultural Heritage\u201d was adopted upon Azerbaijan\u2019s initiative. As a follow-up to this momentous resolution, Azerbaijan hosted a special conference in Aghdam this May, themed \u201cThe Impact of Mines and Unexploded Ordnance on Cultural Property.\u201d<\/h5>\n<h5>President recalled in the background of the topic under discussion , &#8220;In the past three years, our country has hosted a number of international conferences, in collaboration with the UN, dedicated to the subject of mines. Along with being leading platforms for the discussion of mine action matters, these events draw greater attention to this significant problem that troubles humanity in the modern era.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<h5>Presently, Azerbaijan is working with the UN to establish the \u201cCenter of Excellence\u201d to provide education on the mine action. A letter of intent is due to be signed between the ANAMA and the UN Development Programme on the sidelines of this Conference. This notable development will allow Azerbaijan to share its expertise with countries that face similar problems.<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong>&#8220;Today\u2019s event demonstrates Azerbaijan\u2019s determination to tackle the mine issue, one of the challenges of modern times. I believe that this conference will contribute to addressing the problem of mines and their consequences, including the environmental impact, as well as to the exchange of advanced experience in the area of the mine action, The leader of Azerbaijan concluded.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<h5 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\">ANAMA reported last week that in May 2024 only , 251 anti-pedestrian, 141 anti-tank mines and 1068 unexploded military ammunition were detected and neutralized during the mine clearing operations carried out in the territories were detected and defused.During the last month, 4839.3 hectares of land was cleared of mines and unexploded military ammunition.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7yW2mO3tgs\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/armenia-hints-at-another-war-with-azerbaijan-while-nato-secretary-general-concludes-mission-for-peace-in-south-caucasus\/\">Armenia Hints at Another War with Azerbaijan while NATO Secretary General Concludes Mission for Peace in South Caucasus<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Armenia Hints at Another War with Azerbaijan while NATO Secretary General Concludes Mission for Peace in South Caucasus&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/armenia-hints-at-another-war-with-azerbaijan-while-nato-secretary-general-concludes-mission-for-peace-in-south-caucasus\/embed\/#?secret=xfB2t4wVcC#?secret=7yW2mO3tgs\" data-secret=\"7yW2mO3tgs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tazeen Akhtar President of Republic of Azerbaijan,\u00a0 Ilham Aliyev has presented the latest facts and figures of Armenian laid mines at newly liberated territories of his country. 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