Afghanistan: Afghanistan Ranks Third Worldwide in Casualties from Explosive Ordnance

Feb 4, 2026
Afghanistan International
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Afghanistan ranks third globally for the highest number of casualties caused by explosive ordnance, the United Nations Mine Action Programme said, warning that explosive remnants of war continue to threaten livelihoods and food security.According to the UN assessment, contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance has restricted access to agricultural land, water resources, residential areas and grazing land.