Tag: demining
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Funding Shortages Impact Demining Efforts in Afghanistan Amid Rising Casualties
In Afghanistan, a country deeply scarred by decades of conflict, demining groups are facing significant funding shortfalls, impacting their ability to clear the land of mines and unexploded ordnance. This situation puts nearly 4 million people at risk, with children being particularly vulnerable. The United Nations reports that from January to April 2023 alone, nearly…