Residents of Chak district in central Afghanistan say unexploded ordnance left over from years of conflict poses a serious threat to civilians, particularly children, and has disrupted daily life by damaging roads and access to healthcare.
Villagers told Amu TV that mines and other unexploded devices are scattered along main roads, rural paths and residential areas, and have killed and injured children in recent years. They urged mine clearance organisations to step up operations in the area. This area must be cleared.” Other residents said Maidan Wardak had witnessed heavy fighting over the past two decades and that remnants of the conflict remain widespread.
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Source: Amu TV News
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