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ICRC: 455 People Killed or Injured by Explosive Remnants of War in Afghanistan in 2024

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has recorded 234 incidents involving explosive ordnance in Afghanistan in 2024, resulting in at least 455 fatalities or injuries, 359 of whom were children.

In a report on Tuesday, December 31, the ICRC emphasized that Afghanistan remains one of the country’s most vulnerable to explosive hazards, posing significant risks to Afghan communities, particularly children.

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