ICRC announces its readiness to support Azerbaijan in solving landmine problem

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that it is ready to support Azerbaijan in solving the landmine problem, Dragana Kojic, Head of the ICRC Delegation in Azerbaijan, said at the round table themed "Protection of persons with disabilities and landmine victims in Azerbaijan" held on December 4 in Baku, Report informs.

According to him, more than 90 percent of mine victims in Azerbaijan are men: "Unfortunately, Azerbaijan is faced with the mine problem. Aid to mine victims is very important. Providing the services their families need is critical. We are ready to show our support to the Office of the Ombudsman. Our goal is to review best practices, discuss gaps, and address them."