AP PHOTOS: Land mines still claim lives in post-Assad Syria

21.04.2025    WTOP    6 views
AP PHOTOS: Land mines still claim lives in post-Assad Syria

IDLIB Syria AP Land mines and other unexploded remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat across Syria causing widespread casualties and long-term harm Since the fall of Bashar Assad s governing body last year the number of land mine-related incidents has surged particularly as displaced people return to former front-line areas Contamination from land mines and explosive devices has killed at least people including children and injured more than since Dec according to an organization dedicated to enhancing the safety of aid workers This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors Source

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