The Public Council under the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has issued a warning to individuals operating in the liberated territories, as well as to the population returning to their native lands.
This was stated in a public announcement disseminated by the council members following their discussions.
It was noted that recent consecutive mine incidents in the liberated territories are causing serious concern:
"The second mine incident has already been recorded in the first days of the new year. Over the period since the Second Karabakh War, 417 people have been killed or have sustained various degrees of bodily injuries as a result of explosions from mines and unexploded ordnance."
According to the information, the state continues to carry out comprehensive work to ensure mine safety:
"We believe that the responsible behavior of every citizen, not just state institutions, is crucial in preventing the mine threat. We are confident that adhering to safety regulations is the most reliable way to protect human life. Considering the above, we call on everyone in the region without exception to operate only in authorized and cleared areas, to take warning signs seriously, and to immediately inform the relevant authorities if they encounter suspicious objects or situations with a risk of mines.
There is nothing more valuable in the world than protecting human life. Let us not forget that indifference to the mine threat can lead to new tragedies," the statement emphasized.