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On-Site Investigation Report on Human Rights in Karabakh

occupied territories disregard international conventions and principles of in-
ternational humanitarian law, and they violate human rights.

Another important finding of the on-site examination visit is related to the
minefields. The distinctive aspect of our findings regarding the minefields,
which have caused the death of many civilians and are the biggest obstacle
to the return of the displaced people to their homes and the start of econom-
ic activities in the region, is that it is possible to prevent further loss of life
and damage in this regard. This can only be achieved if Armenia provides the
maps of the mined lands to Azerbaijan. Otherwise, as stated in the relevant
chapter, the clearing of such large and scattered mined lands will continue to
risk the lives of all living things and will take many years. In this regard, it is
imperative that the international community, institutions, organisations, and
all human rights defenders put pressure on Armenia.

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