– The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) on Wednesday expressed concern over deadly explosive remnants of war in Libya, urging Libyans to be aware of the danger. “UNICEF and UNMAS are deeply concerned by the continuing loss of civilian life, especially children, from explosive remnants of war, and urge all Libyans to be aware of the risks,” the statement said. “At least 39 people have been killed or injured this year in incidents involving explosive remnants of war,” said Justin Smith, head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Mine Action Programme. According to the Humanitarian Response Plan, 505,486 people are currently at risk from mines, unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war, the statement said. Libya has been suffering from insecurity and chaos since the fall of late leader Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011.

Source: Libya Today November 24, 2022 01:07 UTC