The Mine Clearance Organization recently announced that over 65 square kilometers of land in Afghanistan is contaminated with improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The organization has called on the global community to increase political and financial support for clearing these devices from Afghanistan’s lands. According to the Mine Clearance Organization, more than 65 square kilometers across 26 provinces in Afghanistan are currently affected by IEDs. This announcement was made on Monday, November 11, through a report highlighting a 10% decrease in the number of anti-personnel mines cleared in contaminated areas.
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Source: Khaama Press
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