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Kabul: The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General has voiced support for efforts to find a sustainable solution to clearing unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, who recently returned from Afghanistan, highlighted the devastating impact of mines and explosives on communities.
In a social media post on Tuesday, May 21, Lacroix noted that in the past year, 800 people have died due to explosions from mines and other ordnance in Afghanistan. He emphasized that a significant number of these victims were children.
During a video message released by the UN’s official news service, Lacroix stressed the longstanding issue of mines in Afghanistan, noting that education and skills development have been critical in addressing this challenge. He reported that hundreds of thousands of tons of unexploded ordnance still litter the country, posing a severe threat.
Additionally, the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan recently reported that a significant portion of the country’s land and infrastructure is contaminated with explosives, leading to considerable physical harm to its citizens.
