The United Nations has recently reported that nearly 50 people are killed or injured each month due to unexploded ordnance from the war in Afghanistan.
In a message published on their X account, the humanitarian section of this organization stated that nearly 80% of the victims of unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan are children.
The organization has warned about the reduction in funding for mine clearance programs in Afghanistan and noted that its activities in the country have been limited.
The humanitarian section of the United Nations emphasized that Afghan citizens should live in safety, free from the fear of mine and ordnance explosions.
Afghanistan is one of three countries with the highest contamination from mines and unexploded ordnance; a situation exacerbated by a lack of funding for mine clearance and insufficient awareness among citizens, especially children, making them vulnerable.
According to UN statistics, about 3.3 million people in Afghanistan live near areas contaminated with mines and explosive materials.
Explosions of munitions left over from decades of war in Afghanistan continue to be a major cause of civilian casualties, particularly among children.
The human rights organization “Tolerance” reported that in 2025, at least 79 people were killed and 85 others injured due to landmine explosions and unexploded ordnance.
This organization emphasized that the victims included 30 men, 6 women, and 43 children, highlighting the high vulnerability of children to this threat.
At the same time, the Disaster Management Authority announced that from April 2025 to March 2026, a total of 225 incidents related to mines and unexploded ordnance were recorded across Afghanistan.
The announcement stated that these incidents resulted in 96 deaths and 378 injuries, once again highlighting the widespread danger posed by explosive remnants of war.
