Latest news in Azerbaijan? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
The latest news developments in Azerbaijan:
- Ammunition Depot Explosion in Goranboy: During the overnight hours leading into September 2, an explosion followed by a fire took place at a military ammunition depot near the village of Nizami in the Goranboy District. In a joint statement, the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Emergency Situations, and Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the situation was brought under control, nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution, and no casualties occurred. Sova.News+ 1
- Humanitarian Demining Conference: The 4th International Mine Action Conference (“Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery”) opened with an address by President Ilham Aliyev. Officials reported that over 298,000 hectares have been cleared across the liberated territories to date, neutralizing more than 260,000 mines and unexploded ordnance. azertag.az+ 1
- Regional Diplomacy & Post-Summit Follow-ups: Following high-level multilateral meetings at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus summit in Bishkekwhere President Aliyev held talks with regional counterparts, including dialogue touching on the normalization and transport links with ArmeniaAzerbaijani officials continue bilateral discussions regarding connectivity and peace initiatives in the South Caucasus.
- “Great Return” Resettlement Continues: The State Committee reported the handover of keys to an additional 117 relocated families in the rebuilt city of Aghdam as part of the ongoing resettlement program in the Karabakh region. azertag.az