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UN mine-action chief in Libya reports hundreds of casualties since 2020, notes clearance progress and funding gaps
Summary
UN mine-action staff in Tripoli said Libya continues to suffer from explosive remnants of war, reporting more than 200 accidents and over 300 victims since May 2020 while highlighting training, clearance work and inconsistent funding.
At a United Nations press briefing on April 3, the UNMAS chief for Libya described continuing threats from explosive remnants of war across Libya and urged support for national institutions and funding for sustained clearance.
Fatma Zuriga, identified at the briefing as representing the UN mine-action programme in Libya, said "between May 2020 and early 2025, more than 200 accidents were recorded, resulting in over 300 victims, including 125 deaths," and highlighted 2024 figures of 19…
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