The Taliban’s Incident Response Department has reported that at least 96 people have died and 328 others have been injured in the past year due to landmine explosions and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan. These statistics indicate that the threat posed by leftover explosive materials from the war continues to claim victims, particularly among civilians in rural areas.<\/p>\n
According to the department, Afghanistan’s capacity for mine clearance has decreased by 70% compared to previous periods, raising concerns about an increase in civilian casualties. This decline in operational capability comes at a time when large parts of the country remain contaminated with mines and unexploded munitions.<\/p>\n
Afghanistan has been affected by decades of conflict, and the landmines and leftover munitions threaten the lives of thousands of inhabitants. Experts have repeatedly emphasized that the continued reduction in clearance capacity could seriously challenge the safe return of displaced people and the use of agricultural lands.<\/p>\n
Despite this situation, the Taliban’s department has so far not provided any details about specific plans to compensate for the reduced capacity or to accelerate the clearance process. This issue is considered to require transparency and immediate practical action to protect civilian lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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