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LFSC25: Yerevan meeting focuses on issues of landmines and remnants of war in Armenia and the South Caucasus
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LFSC25: Yerevan meeting focuses on issues of landmines and remnants of war in Armenia and the South Caucasus

25 November 2025
The meeting titled “The residue of conflict: Landmines and other remnants of war in the South Caucasus, and its victims” was held in Yerevan, Armenia, on Monday, 24 November 2025, in the framework of the 2025 regional campaign "Landmine Free South Caucasus" (LFSC25). Addressing the meeting, Mr Stepan Grigoryan, Chairman of the Armenian Analytical Center on Globalisation and Regional Cooperation, emphasized that the problem of landmines is mutual, and it exists in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. He argued that it is important in the peace process to address the humanitarian issues caused by landmines. In addition, he also stressed that it is important for experts to have conversations on the topic of demining, as often it is experts who begin the process that can then be taken further by governments. Stepan Grigoryan said he was happy to be collaborating with LINKS Europe on this important issue, and was glad to associate himself with the LFSC 25 appeal. Anahit Poghosyan, Adviser to the Secretary of the RA Security Council also spoke at the event. Ms Anahit Poghosyan said that the problem of landmines exists in Armenia, and that already around 800 people have been injured or killed due to landmine contamination. The border regions are highly affected, and around 200000 people live in proximity of contaminated areas. She stressed that landmine contamination is an important issue to solve. In addition, she added that Armenia remains committed to humanitarian principles and that experts have been involved in checking the contamination maps to ensure reliability. She ended on an important note that landmines undermine peace and development and pose a grave humanitarian situation in the region. (read more by clicking the image)

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8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been
8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been
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8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been

8 August 2014
8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been informed (commonspace.eu with APA).
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Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders
Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders
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Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders

5 August 2014
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a meeting between the two Presidents is possible, but if and how it will take place will depend on the two Presidents.
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3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to imm
3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to imm
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3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to imm

4 August 2014
3 August: In a statement issued on Sunday the European Union expressed concern at the latest armed incidents on the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border over the last days. The statement said that the European Union calls on both sides to immediately respect the ceasefire, refrain from the use of force or any threat whereof, and continue efforts towards the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The statement added that the EU recalls that it stands ready to engage in renewed efforts towards a political settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and to further contribute to peace-building efforts, in full complementarity with the OSCE Minsk Group.
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2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of
2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of
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2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of

2 August 2014
2 August: There were more incidents in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone overnight. Azerbaijan says that four of its soldiers have been killed. Armenia says it suffered one fatality. Both sides accuse each other of attempted incursions across the line of contact separating their forces. Azerbaijani media is also reporting that Azerbaijani military aircraft are flying over the front line.
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1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered
1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered
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1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered

1 August 2014
1 August: UPDATED at 1300 GMT - There is still no clear information about the latest incidents on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The Azerbaijani side has confirmed that it has suffered considerable casualties but there is confusion on the number of those involved. Agence France Presse earlier reported that fourteen Azerbaijani soldiers were killed overnight. The usually well informed Azerbaijani News Agency APA put the numbers between 8 and 9. It however later ran a story from the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry saying that there were eight fatalities over three days. Armenian sources insist that the deaths happened when their forces repulsed an Azerbaijani incursion. They had earlier reported two fatalities between Wednesday and Thursday night. US Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Process, Ambassador James Warlick tweeted that he was seriously concerned with the news and insisted that the cease fire needs to be respected. (source: commonspace.eu with agencies)
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New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
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New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.

1 August 2014
New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
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26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir
26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir
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26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir

26 July 2014
26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fire in the village of Alibayli in the Tovuz District. It also says it has repulsed attempts of infiltration by Armenian reconnaissance groups in Aghdam and Goranboy. Armenia says that there was continuous fire from the Azerbaijani side on a number of villages overnight. It says that it has not suffered any casualties
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