The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority has announced a collaboration with a prominent mine clearance organization to combat the ongoing danger posed by landmines and unexploded ordnance. As part of the agreement, the demining group will clear approximately 1.88 million square meters of heavily contaminated land in various districts of Nangarhar, Kunar, and Nuristan provinces. Additionally, the initiative involves the formation of rapid emergency response teams in these provinces and the provision of mine risk education programs to 36,680 residents in affected communities.
Once the project is fully executed, an estimated 215,000 individuals will benefit from its results. Afghanistan ranks among the most landmine-affected nations globally, with numerous casualties, particularly children, occurring each month due to explosions from remnants of past conflicts. Recent incidents in Helmand and Ghazni provinces highlight the ongoing risks, with tragic outcomes resulting from encounters with unexploded devices.
