MFA calls for accelerated demining support following latest ANAMA casualty

An anti-personnel mine explosion occurred while Imamverdiyev Samir Mubariz oglu, an employee of the Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) born in 1988, was performing his official duty in the Bala Jafarli village of Gazakh, Azernews reports.

As a result of the incident, the employee’s right leg was amputated at the ankle.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared a post about the incident on its official “X” account.

The MFA noted that the mine threat continues to claim lives in Azerbaijan.

“Today, an ANAMA employee was seriously injured in a mine explosion on the Armenian border. Since the end of the 44-day war in 2020 alone, 412 people have been killed by mine explosions.

This humanitarian tragedy, which targets civilians, hinders reconstruction efforts, and prevents safe return, is a serious violation of international humanitarian law.

This incident also highlights the urgent need for accelerated and international support for large-scale mine clearance operations,” the ministry said.

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