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War & Conflict1h 38m ago

At least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, with heavy civilian casualties.

Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, Burkina Faso

Who
Volker Türk, UN rights chief
What
At least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, with heavy civilian casualties.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:29:41 GMT · 1h 38m ago
Where
Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, Burkina Faso ·
Why
Explosive weapons, including landmines and explosive remnants of war, continue to kill and injure people, often decades after they were placed.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Landmines cause significant civilian casualties, with 945 killed and 4,325 injured in 2024 alone, making areas no-go zones and prolonging displacement.

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