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UN clears large landmine areas
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya, in cooperation with the Libyan Mine Action Center, held a meeting in Tripoli to review the results of landmine clearance and unexploded ordnance remnants during the first half of 2026. The Center stated that 126,385 square meters of land had been cleared, 11 sites were handed over after confirming they were free of hazards, and 42,675 munitions were safely removed. Additionally, 42,675 people were educated about the dangers of mines. Between 2022 and 2026, there were 242 irregular incidents involving munitions, resulting in 517 casualties, including 186 deaths and two children last year, with 331 people injured. The participants discussed challenges related to the disposal of munitions and emphasized the importance of enhancing mine clearance capabilities and awareness efforts to protect civilians and support reconstruction in affected areas.
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