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Landmines killed 1,500 in Ethiopia in 2023
Anti-personnel mines killed 1,500 people in Ethiopia last year, mostly in the Tigray and Afar regions, a UN official said on Thursday.
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"There is no fully accredited operator to carry out survey and clearance activities in the country," said the expert.
Anti-personnel mines are explosive devices that continue to kill and maim people long after the end of conflicts. Buried or hidden in the ground, they explode when a person approaches or comes into contact with them.
Chiaudani said that, in Ethiopia, there are six non-governmental organizations that are already working on the ground to provide information and assistance to mine victims who are awaiting authorization from the Ethiopian government to carry out this work.
On the other hand, she indicated that although the Ethiopian army has knowledge and experience in mine removal, the scope of its activity is "limited" due to the size of the country and the high level of contamination by these explosives.
According to UNMAS data, of the 1,500 victims registered last year in Ethiopia, about 87% were men.
Chiaudani called for increased international investment to expand mine clearance activities in the country, whose needs amount to $10 million, of which only 2% have been covered so far.
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