An old land mine found by children in eastern Afghanistan tragically exploded while they were playing with it, resulting in the loss of nine young lives. The incident occurred near their village in Gero district, Ghazni province, and the mine was reported to be from decades ago.
According to Hamidullah Nisar, director of the Taliban's information and culture department in Ghazni, the explosion took place on Sunday and claimed the lives of five boys and four girls aged between 5 to 10 years old. This heartbreaking event sheds light on the ongoing dangers faced by children in Afghanistan, a country that has been plagued by decades of war.
Afghanistan remains a highly hazardous environment for children, especially those who engage in activities like collecting scrap metal to support their families. Tragically, many children are killed or severely injured when they come across unexploded ordnance, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect the vulnerable youth population.
This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the lingering impact of conflict in Afghanistan and the importance of safeguarding children from the dangers posed by remnants of war. Our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by this tragedy as they mourn the loss of these innocent lives.
