Landmines and unexploded ordnance in Syria have killed or injured at least 188 children since President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow in December, the Save the Children charity said Thursday. Of that figure, more than 60 children were killed, the UK-based group said, warning the toll could rise as more families return to the war-ravaged country. Since Read More
Since December 8, 2024, landmines and unexploded ordnance in Syria have killed at least 60 children and injured 188, according to Save the Children. A total of 628 casualties have occurred from these explosives. The UN reports 1.2 million people have returned to Syria in the past three months, increasing the risk.
