A six-month U.N. brokered truce in Yemen ended in October 2022, with no agreement to extend it or bring an end to the eight years of civil war. Even though the conflict may escalate at any time, U.N. officials warn that the greatest threat to the people in Yemen for many years to come will be landmines.
It is estimated that millions of landmines and explosive devices have been placed throughout the country, especially in areas near the front lines. Since the landmines were planted in a disorganized fashion, removing them has become extremely difficult. Yemen – along with Afghanistan, Angola and Somalia – has become one of the world’s most mine-contaminated countries.
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Source: Washington Report on Middle East Affairs