UN Warns of Rising Risk from Landmines and Explosives in Syria
Summary
The United Nations has warned that landmines and other explosive remnants of war are putting civilians in Syria at increasing risk, with nine people killed and 13 injured in the past week. More than 1,400 explosive-related incidents have been recorded since December 8, 2024, most of them in agricultural and grazing areas.
Key Points
- The United Nations says civilians in Syria face rising danger from landmines and other explosives left behind by the war.
- In the past week, 12 explosive-related incidents in six provinces killed nine people and injured 13, including six children.
- Since December 8, 2024, more than 1,400 explosive incidents have been recorded across Syria, affecting about 2,500 civilians and causing 880 deaths.
- The UN says a large-scale clearance campaign and public awareness efforts are urgently needed to help civilians return home safely.
