The international child protection organization, Save the Children, has recently reported that, on average, one child in Afghanistan is killed or injured every day due to explosive materials.
In a published report, the organization stated that between January 2025 and January 2026, 338 children were killed or maimed as a result of explosive munitions, including remnants of war such as landmines and other explosive devices.
The report indicated that during this period, children constituted nearly 70% of the total casualties from explosive materials.
Save the Children emphasized that Afghanistan has the highest rate of child casualties from explosive materials in the world, with 43% of all children killed or injured globally since 1999 being from this country.
The report noted that over 2.7 million people in Afghanistan live within one kilometer of explosive remnants of war, and nearly five thousand contaminated areas remain uncleared.
Additionally, Save the Children mentioned that most of these explosives are located in pastures, areas where nomadic populations, particularly Kuchis, reside.
According to the organization, many Kuchis travel hundreds of kilometers each year with their livestock and camels in search of water and grazing land, while having limited access to essential services such as health care, education, and protection.
This organization has launched mobile educational programs to raise awareness among children in remote areas.
Moreover, Bojar Hoja, the head of Save the Children in Afghanistan, stated that remnants of war are still scattered throughout the country, putting children at risk in their play and work environments.
