Armenia

Armenia is not a not a State Party to the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

In 2024, a total of just under 1.6km² of contaminated area in Tavush province containing anti-personnel (AP) mines was discovered and added to Armenia’s database. The Center for Humanitarian Demining and Expertise (CHDE) cleared 16,762m2 of the newly recorded AP mined area – a mix of AP and anti-vehicle (AV) mine contamination – which was a partial clearance of a confirmed hazardous area (CHA). This is the first time since 2019 that Armenia has reported release of AP mined area, with priority being given previously to clearance of explosive remnants of war (ERW). 

• Armenia should commit never again to use AP mines and should accede to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) as a matter of priority.

• In the meantime, Armenia should submit voluntary Article 7 reports annually under the APMBC.

• Armenia should comply with its obligations under international human rights law to clear AP mines on territory under its jurisdiction as soon as possible.

• Armenia should clarify the extent of remaining mine contamination.

• Armenia should expedite the adoption of national mine action legislation.

Click here to download the "Clearing the Mines 2025" report for Armenia.