KABUL, April 2 (Xinhua) - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has reported that Afghanistan ranks third worldwide in terms of deaths and injuries caused by unexploded ordnance, the local media Tolo news reported on Thursday.
According to the report, Afghanistan remains one of the countries most affected by explosive remnants of war, with a significant number of casualties recorded each month. More than 50 people are killed or wounded every month due to these hazardous remnants.
The mission highlighted that landmines and other unexploded devices continue to endanger civilians, particularly in rural and previously conflict-affected areas. Children are among those most vulnerable to such threats. ■
