The article highlights the urgent call for expanded demining efforts in Syria, where deadly remnants of war, particularly landmines, continue to kill and injure civilians. The story of Suleiman Khalil, who lost his legs to a landmine while harvesting olives, underscores the grave danger these explosives pose. Despite the formal end of the Syrian war, tens of thousands of landmines remain, particularly in regions like rural Idlib, leading to increased casualties. Human Rights Watch urges the establishment of a civilian-led authority orchestrated with the UN to enhance demining initiatives and protect locals.
The deadly remnants of war continue to claim lives in Syria, with over 249 killed and 379 injured since the regime's upheaval, according to INSO data.
Experts warn that tens of thousands of landmines remain buried across Syria, particularly in areas heavily damaged by the conflict, creating ongoing risks for civilians.
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