The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed deep concern over the contamination of two-thirds of Afghanistan’s land by explosive materials, reporting that an average of 15 civilians lose their lives each month due to mine explosions. The agency emphasized that most of the casualties are children, underscoring the urgent need for a budget of $14.5 million to tackle this crisis by 2026.
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Source: Ariana News
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