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On-Site Investigation Report on Human Rights in Karabakh

found out that the total area liberated from the occupation is 11,784 km2
and that 3,058.5 km2 of this area is temporarily under the control of the
Russian peacekeepers, while the remaining 8,725.5 km2 is under the control
of Azerbaijan. He reported that there are mined areas in Aghdam, Fuzuli,
Jabrayil, Qubadli, Zangilan, Kalbajar, and Lachin and that ANAMA cleared
5,100 hectares of land by finding and destroying 24,782 mines and unexplod-
ed ordnance, while the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Emergency
Situations also carry out mine clearance activities.

Meeting with ANAMA

He also informed our delegation that a total of 16,753 hectares of land were
cleared and that 44,406 mines and unexploded ordnance were found and
destroyed. Mr Vugar Suleymanov stated that following the liberation of the
occupied regions in 2020, ANAMA’s mission has also increased consider-
ably and that mines threaten human life. He elaborated that 20 civilians
have died, while 41 people have been injured as of September 2021, and
that one of those who lost their lives was a woman, and one of those who
were injured was a child. Mr Suleymanov also pointed out that during
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the rebuilding of cities, it is necessary to clear mines so that power lines,
railways, and roads can be built, that agricultural activities can begin, and
that displaced people can return to their homes. He emphasised that there

6 According to official statements, the number of civilians killed or injured by mines in October 2021 reached 65.
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