UN Warns of Growing Threat from Landmines in Afghanistan as Hundreds of Children Are Killed or Injured
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\nThe United Nations has warned of the continuing threat posed by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan, where hundreds of children have been killed or injured by explosive remnants of war. The widespread contamination of land across the country continues to endanger civilian lives, causing severe injuries, permanent disabilities, and deaths, particularly among children.<\/p>\n
According to data previously reported by Save the Children, at least 338 children were killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance between January 2025 and January 2026. The situation is further aggravated by Afghanistan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, with many affected communities facing limited access to medical treatment, psychological support, and rehabilitation services.<\/p>\n
In response, the United Nations has announced the clearance of more than 72,000 square metres of land contaminated with explosive remnants of war in the provinces of Kunduz and Baghlan. The operations were carried out under a project funded by the UN Special Fund for Afghanistan and included public awareness campaigns to educate families and local communities about the dangers of mines, unexploded ordnance, and suspicious objects.<\/p>\n
The United Nations has stressed the importance of expanding mine-clearance operations, strengthening public awareness initiatives, and improving medical and rehabilitation services for victims. These measures are essential to protecting civilians, particularly children, and reducing the long-term humanitarian consequences of decades of conflict in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UN Warns of Growing Threat from Landmines in Afghanistan as Hundreds of Children Are Killed or Injured ————————————————— The United Nations has warned of the continuing threat posed by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan, where hundreds of children have been killed or injured by explosive remnants of war. The widespread contamination of land across …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":147131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-147132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-afghanistan"],"yoast_head":"\n