The head of the United Nations said that the remains of the war exist even after the guns were calm, spread to the plains, roads and paths, which threatened the livelihoods of ordinary citizens and the livelihood of the community.
From Afghanistan to Myanmar, Sudan, Ukraine, Syria, Cabis Palestinian regions and beyond these deadly explosive materials are scattered in rural and urban areas. Ordinary citizens are cured due to its grip and they face problems during development and promoting humanitarian assistance.
According to an estimate, one person was killed due to explosive remnants every hour, including many children.
This year, the theme of International Day is: A safe future begins here. Through this, it has shown that the landmine works, how the destroyed communities can be re -raised.
In order to take action against the landmine, the UN service emphasized innovative solutions in this process and applied to include them.
According to the UN service, it is important to invest in projects to meet the needs of people who suffer from physical disability during violent conflict.
UNMS has changed its methods as per requirement to deal with explosive materials over the past two decades. It helped ordinary citizens, peacekeepers and humanitarian assistance workers, especially in war and then in the most affected regions.
Challenge in Somalia
The Ordnance Material (IED) used as an advanced explosive in Somalia is a major threat to the country’s peace and protection. In 2024, 1,400 people were killed due to 574 IEDs.
Special representative of Somalia UN General Secretary James Son said that landmines and advanced explosives are having a profound impact on the civilian people.
“Today, we are here in honor of those who have been harmed by this fatal explosive.
To address the challenges of landmines and explosive elements, local workers have been given special training, increase the capacity at the national level and provided life saving equipment.
General Secretary Gutresh has applied for all member states to meet their international humanitarian standards and to be part of cluster weapons, Traditional weapons and other important evenings, including landmine ban.
He said, “Landmine action is effective. Come together we create a safe future – which is now here.”