Armenian Land Mines Prevent Peace with Azerbaijan

Jun 10, 2024 | Mordechai Kedar
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US President Joe Biden dreams of peace in the South Caucasus. Unfortunately, due to the presence of land mines throughout the Karabakh region, peace remains an elusive dream for many Azerbaijanis. Speaking at the Third International Conference on Mine Action: Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines, Vahijd Hajiyev, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, declared that the presence of land mines has not only harmed the environment in Karabakh; it has prevented the development of tourism, agriculture, and other industries in the wartorn region.