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BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4
Trend:
The Azerbaijani Press Council has prepared an appeal for the international media structures regarding the death of journalists in Azerbaijan's Kalbajar district as a result of the mine explosion, Trend reports on June 4.
This decision was made during the event held in connection with the death of the operator of the Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC (AzTV) Siraj Abishov and the employee of the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) Maharram Ibrahimov as a result of a mine explosion while on duty in the village of Susuzlug of the Kalbajar region.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Chairman of the Press Council Umud Mirzoyev said that according to the Geneva Convention and international protocols, after the end of hostilities, the belligerents must provide each other with maps of minefields.
“However, contrary to all international documents, the Armenian government has not yet transferred these maps to Azerbaijan, which contradicts the act of surrender signed by the Armenian side. The lack of maps of minefields often leads to such tragic consequences. Since the First Karabakh war, over 2,000 people have become victims of mine explosions. Now this number is approaching 3,000. Incident of June 4 proves the need to raise this issue at the international level,” Mirzoyev said.
Furthermore, the Press Council Chairman Aflatun Amashov noted that an appeal to international media structures and organizations was prepared on behalf of the Azerbaijan Press Council.