An estimated 1.5 million Afghans live with severe disabilities, most stemming from four decades of relentless conflict, according to a UNAMA statement released Wednesday. Children account for a devastating proportion of cases, with landmines and unexploded ordnance continuing to maim civilians daily.
Silent Killers Lurk Beneath the Soil
Afghanistan remains one of the world's most mine-contaminated nations, with 1,150 square kilometers still harboring explosive remnants. Recent incidents in Kandahar, Uruzgan, and Balkh provinces killed seven people – including minors – and injured nine others in just two weeks.
Generation Shaped by War
UNAMA's social media alert emphasized the urgent need for demining operations and victim support. The National Disaster Management Authority's latest findings reveal how these hidden dangers perpetuate the cycle of trauma, preventing communities from rebuilding even after active combat ends.
