The United Nations Children’s Fund “UNICEF” and the United Nations Department of Mine Actions have expressed great concern about the continued losses in the lives of civilians, especially children; As a result of explosives from the remnants of the war in Libya.
UNICEF and the United Nations Department of Mine -related procedures – in a statement – called on the government of Libya and the entire donors to invest more resources to expand the scope of procedures related to mines.
According to the United Nations Media Center, the representative of UNICEF in Libya, Micheli Serfadi, said, “Darb – regardless of their place of use – exposes civilians to upcoming decades, especially children” . . . calling on all armed actors to stop the use of explosive weapons in populated areas Population and developed measures to protect civilians, especially children.
In turn, the head of the mines -related procedures program of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Justin Smith, said, “At least 39 people were killed or injured this year in accidents related to explosives from the remnants of war. ” He added: “Although this is formed A decrease compared to 65 victims in 2021, but the number remains high.
He pointed out that the danger posed by these unexploded munitions on life exists, and the challenge of clearing Libyan lands and increasing awareness of risks is still.
It is noteworthy that the UNICEF and the United Nations Department of Mine Actions with Libyan partners are working in the field of mine -related procedures to continue raising awareness of the risks of explosive munitions on citizens to increase awareness of the risks of mines and unspeakable mines..
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