Armenia ignores international protests on Araz river pollution

Chemical waste from Armenia's Agarat copper-mining plant is being directly discharged into the Araz River, according to Mugabil Bayramov, a member of the Environmental Protection First (EPF) Coalition and head of the Azerbaijan Cartographers Public Union, Report informs.

Bayramov made the announcement during a briefing held by the coalition, which addressed the poisoning of Azerbaijani rivers and the broader ecological impact on the South Caucasus caused by Armenia's illegal mining activities.

He emphasized the severe pollution of the Araz River, stating: "Nearly 30 non-governmental organizations from 13 countries have joined the 'Environmental Protection First' coalition to protest Armenia's environmentally harmful operations. These organizations have made open appeals to Armenian authorities and the Espoo Convention. Unfortunately, no progress has been made on this issue."