Syrian organizations work to remove war remnants in northwest Syria
Syria has been labeled one of the worst countries in the world in terms of the number of mines planted since the war broke out in 2011, with more than 12,000 killed in mine and explosive accidents.
Syria has become one of the worst countries in the world in terms of the number of mines planted since 2011, despite these being prohibited by international law.
According to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the number of victims of mines and explosive ordnance accidents in Syria reached more than 12,000, of whom 35% were killed and 65% injured. Around 25% of the victims were children, while about 50% of survivors suffered limb amputation.
Those mostly in danger of falling victim to mine accidents include farmers, cattle grazers, builders, scrap metal collectors, construction workers, humanitarian workers, children on their way to school, internally displaced persons and those returning to their homes.
In a statement published April 4, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it “is doing its part to reduce the risks to the civilian population living in the vicinity of weapon contaminated areas.”
