The Public Council under the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) has issued a warning to those who carry out their daily activities in the territories liberated from occupation, as well as to the population returning to their native lands.

Axar.az reports that this was stated in a statement released to the public as a final result of the discussions held by the members of the organization regarding the recent series of mine incidents in the liberated territories.

It was noted that the series of mine incidents in the liberated territories in recent days raises serious concerns:

"The second mine incident has already been recorded in the first days of the new year. Since the Second Karabakh War, 417 people have died or received various degrees of bodily injuries as a result of the explosion of mines and unexploded ordnance. Among the victims are civilians visiting the region, those engaged in agriculture, workers participating in reconstruction and reconstruction work, journalists, military personnel, as well as employees of organizations performing their official duties."

The Public Council under ANAMA once again draws attention to the fact that entering uncontaminated areas, touching unknown objects, and ignoring warning signs lead to serious and sometimes irreversible consequences:

"To ensure safety and prevent possible mine incidents, temporary conservation and fencing of highly contaminated areas with mines and other explosive ordnance is being carried out. In particular, it is vital that individuals who carry out their daily activities in the liberated territories, as well as the population returning to their homelands, comply with the required rules."

It was noted that today the state continues to carry out relevant complex work to ensure mine safety:

"The responsible behavior of not only state agencies, but also every citizen, is of decisive importance in preventing the threat of mines. We believe that following safety rules is the most reliable way to protect human life. Taking into account the above, we call on everyone in the region, without exception, to operate only in permitted and cleared areas, to take warning signs seriously, and to immediately inform the relevant agencies when encountering suspicious objects or situations with a mine risk. There is nothing more valuable in the world than protecting human life. Let us not forget that neglecting the threat of mines can lead to new tragedies."