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Afghanistan battles explosive legacy of war

Beenish Javed
June 17, 2024

After decades of conflict, Afghanistan's path to recovery and stability is being hampered by leftover landmines. According to the UN, Afghans are at a constant risk of being killed or wounded. The most vulnerable are children.

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