Landmines cast a Long Shadow over Iraq

From the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.

Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts

Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contaminate an estimated 2,100 km² of land in Iraq-equal to 300,000 football fields.

These deadly hazards pose an ongoing threat to civilians, hindering the return of displaced families, restricting access to farmland, and slowing down reconstruction efforts.

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