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At least 58 states and territories contaminated by landmines, UN human rights chief says

Euronews · Jun 16, 2026, 7:29 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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At least 945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024 alone, the UN said, citing the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor.

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At least 58 states and territories contaminated by landmines, UN human rights chief says

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