Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, Iran: A tragic incident recently occurred in the village of Hermidol when Keyvan Hermidoli, a Kurdish man, fell victim to a landmine explosion. Hermidoli, aged 31, was injured while collecting wild herbs in the area and had to be rushed to local medical facilities for treatment. Reports from the Hengaw Organization for … Read more
Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan – A tragic incident unfolded on Monday morning in the Kot district of Nangarhar Province, resulting in the loss of a farmer’s life due to the explosion of a leftover landmine from past conflicts. The local Taliban officials have confirmed the heartbreaking event but have withheld specifics about the individual affected. Abdul … Read more
Myanmar, a country plagued by ongoing conflict and political unrest since the military coup in 2021, has seen a drastic increase in civilian casualties due to landmines and explosive ordnance. According to the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, the number of casualties, including children, more than doubled last year, reaching a grim total of 1,052. This … Read more
DAMASCUS, Syria – Tragedy struck the Syrian Desert on Saturday as 19 individuals lost their lives while searching for truffles. The incident occurred when their vehicle hit a landmine in an area known to harbor Islamic State extremists in Raqa province. Each year, from February to April, hundreds of Syrians venture into the treacherous Syrian … Read more
SHENDI, Sudan – A tragic incident occurred in northern Sudan, where 10 civilians lost their lives in a landmine explosion while traveling by bus. The conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been ongoing since April and has resulted in thousands of casualties and millions of displaced individuals. The … Read more