Armenia

No anti-personnel (AP) mined area was released in Armenia in 2023 for a fourth consecutive year, due to a lack of funds and because Armenia is prioritising clearance of cluster munition remnants (CMR) and other explosive remnants of war (ERW). There have been no verified reports of Armenia using AP mines since 2022, when Armenia acknowledged that it used them for “self-defence purpose only”. In 2023, a new five-year national mine action strategy was adopted through to the end of 2027.

• 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 2024" report for Armenia.