At least 249 dead as Syria’s land mines continue to kill civilians

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At least 249 dead as Syria’s land mines continue to kill civilians

Sunday 20th April 2025, 6:53AM

Post-Assad Syria faces a grave threat from land mines and unexploded ordnance, claiming hundreds of lives and causing severe injuries, especially in former conflict zones like Idlib. Farmers and returning residents are particularly at risk, with demining efforts hampered by equipment shortages and ongoing casualties among deminers.

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