Azerbaijan MFA: During Armenian occupation, 3,345 Azerbaijanis became landmine victims

Kanan Novruzov
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April 4 marks Mine Action Day, Report informs.

During 30 years Armenian occupation 3345 Azerbaijanis became landmine victims, including 357 kids, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aykhan Hajizada.

"After 2020-war 50 Azerbaijanis were killed, and 238 maimed by Armenia-planted landmines. Armenia must end landmine threats & fulfill IHL obligations," he tweeted.

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