Afghanistan, May 3 -- The United Nations mine action program has warned that rising conflicts and declining humanitarian funding are severely disrupting demining operations in Afghanistan, Syria, and Gaza Strip.
Officials say the consequences are already visible, particularly in Afghanistan, where explosive remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat to civilians, especially children.
Kazumi Ogawa said that as funding shifts toward defense spending, life-saving humanitarian programs such as mine clearance and risk education are being neglected.
She noted that in Afghanistan alone, one child is killed every day due to landmines and unexploded ordnance, underscoring the urgent need for sustained international support.
At a UN meeting...