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In the countryside of Raqqa, children are forced to abandon their studies to search for scrap metal and truffles among the remnants of war. These daily journeys are fraught with danger as they face landmines and unexploded ordnance.
The Masam project teams successfully removed 1,231 landmines in Yemen last week, bringing the total number of cleared mines to 552,000. This initiative aims to secure areas affected by landmines, which pose a significant threat to civilian lives.
As the autumn season begins in Sudan, fears of epidemics and landmines are rising. Reports indicate that the capital, Khartoum, is surrounded by seven landmine fields, increasing the risk of environmental and health disasters.
The Mayon Human Rights Organization has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen due to landmines, reporting that <strong>1367</strong> civilians have died since <strong>2018</strong>. These mines pose a serious threat to civilian lives, especially children.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya reported that <strong>63 people</strong> lost their lives in 2025 due to landmine-related incidents, including <strong>21 children</strong>. This alarming statistic highlights the ongoing dangers posed by these weapons, particularly to vulnerable populations.
Azerbaijan has urged the international community to take more effective steps to address the landmine problem contaminating its territory. This call is part of its efforts to recover from past conflicts.
The Yemeni Landmine Observatory reported that <strong>31 civilians</strong> were killed in Yemen last year, including <strong>16 children</strong> and <strong>two women</strong>, with an additional <strong>42 injured</strong>. These statistics highlight a growing humanitarian tragedy due to landmines in the country.
A Syrian child suffered severe injuries due to a landmine explosion in the town of Madaya, located in the rural Damascus area, resulting in the amputation of one of his legs. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in conflict-affected regions.
Gaza faces an increasing danger from over <strong>20,000 unexploded ordnance</strong> resulting from the Israeli war, threatening the lives of residents, especially children, amid a lack of resources to deal with these remnants.
Specialized teams successfully dismantled more than 1500 landmines in the Hasakah region, near the M4 international road. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to secure roads and surrounding areas.
The Masam Project reported the removal of <strong>1,737</strong> landmines and ammunition from Yemeni territory last week. This initiative aims to enhance security and peace in affected areas.
Devastating floods in western Yemen have resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals, including children and women. The situation is exacerbated by Houthi landmines, threatening civilian lives and relief efforts.
New images have revealed the U.S. military's use of landmines in southern Iran, raising questions about the potential military objectives behind this move. This marks the first time in years that such military activities have been observed.
Residents of Ain Issa in the Raqqa countryside staged a protest calling for the deployment of specialized engineering teams to clear the increasing number of landmines in the area, which pose a significant threat to their lives.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised global concerns, impacting not only energy supplies but also food production. Disturbing footage of children in mine-laden areas of Syria has also emerged, highlighting the humanitarian crisis.
Shocking videos have emerged on social media showing children in Ain Issa, northern Raqqa, playing with landmines, raising widespread concerns about the dangers they face. These scenes reflect a significant ignorance of the risks associated with landmines and the absence of any real oversight or awareness.
Three children were seriously injured today due to a landmine explosion in the village of Al-Aseilam, north of Tal Abyad in northern Syria. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in conflict zones.