Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill and maim in Iraq, where thousands of victims over decades underscore one of the country’s most persistent post-war dangers.
The threat has lingered for years despite international awareness campaigns and clearance efforts, with the United Nations marking April 4 as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, a reminder of the risks still scattered across Iraq’s landscape. Across Iraq, about 1,500 square kilometers are still contaminated, along with more than 175 kilometers affected by unexploded ordnance and cluster bombs.
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Source: Shafaq News
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