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The HALO Trust, the world's largest humanitarian landmine clearance charity, has expressed serious concern over the ongoing Azerbaijani blockade of the Lachin corridor, the only road connecting Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) to Armenia.

“The HALO Trust is seriously concerned by the ongoing blockade of the Lachin corridor that provides the only link to Nagorno Karabakh,” it said in a statement on Thursday.

“After almost one month of closure, we are closely following the humanitarian impact of the blockade. HALO has around 100 local staff on the ground in Karabakh and we are monitoring the availability of food and other supplies for them and their communities.

“HALO is hoping for a swift resolution. However, we are in regular contact with our regional partners and other humanitarian organizations to coordinate humanitarian assistance, as needed,” reads the statement.

Large groups of Azerbaijanis posing as eco-activists have blocked the Lachin corridor since 12 December to protest what they claim is illegal mining.

See The HALO Trust statement the ongoing Lachin corridor blockade below: pic.twitter.com/y1CTDgdgRD

— HALO NagornoKarabakh (@HALO_NK) January 5, 2023