More Than 72,000 Square Metres of Land Cleared of Explosive Remnants in Northern Afghanistan

Bareen Media – More than 72,000 square metres of land in Afghanistan’s northern provinces of Kunduz and Baghlan have been cleared of explosive remnants of war, according to the United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan.

The clearance operation aims to reduce the risk of explosions and protect civilians, particularly children, from the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance.

The fund announced on Thursday, 14 Aqrab, that the clearance work was carried out under the joint Sustainable Project, with financial support from the United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan.

Alongside the removal of explosive remnants from contaminated areas, families living in the two provinces have also received awareness training on the dangers of explosive devices and unexploded ammunition.

Despite these efforts, explosive remnants of war continue to pose a serious threat across Afghanistan, with large areas of the country still contaminated by unexploded ordnance.

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan remains among the countries with the highest numbers of casualties caused by unexploded ordnance worldwide.

According to UN reports, remnants of past conflicts continue to threaten civilian lives, with children among the most vulnerable groups.

Families living in contaminated areas remain at risk during everyday activities, including travelling, farming, and children’s outdoor play, particularly where communities lack sufficient awareness of the dangers posed by unexploded ammunition.