MINE BLASTS KILLED 4 PEOPLE IN NAGORNO KARABAKH IN 2004

4 people have been killed because of the explosion of antitank and antipersonnel mines in Nagorno Karabakh since the beginning of 2004. On analyzing the accidents, which for most part took place late January in the environs of Mor Maraga and Vazgenashen villages, HALO Trust British humanitarian organization engaged in mine clearing in Nagorno Karabakh decided to undertake measures for informing the village inhabitants of the danger created by mines. As reported by Arminfo agency, the organization exports connect the accidents with the activation of agricultural works and neglect of safety regulations. 9 people were killed and 12 wounded (two children among them) because of 18 mine blast accidents registered in NKR in 2003. Complete mine clearing in Nagorno Karabakh is expected during the coming seven years.