Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Maidan Wardak

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: The Maidan Wardak Disaster Preparedness Directorate has asked local people to immediately contact local authorities if they see any suspicious objects or remnants of war so that the decontamination process can be carried out safely.

 

Mine and Remnants of War (MARE/clearance NGOs) usually carry out a safety operation after the discovery, registering the location, and then transporting and destroying the items. The recent action is based on this.

 

The risk of mines and remnants of war for local communities is a constant threat: reports from international organizations show that the country is one of the most dangerous areas in terms of contamination by mines and remnants of war, and a significant number of civilians are injured by these materials every year. Humanitarian organizations have warned of an increase in mine victims.

 

According to security and humanitarian experts, the discovery and neutralization of such explosives in residential areas indicates the need to strengthen clearance operations and awareness-raising training among the local population. Studies show that continued targeted clearance and close cooperation between local institutions and international institutions are the most important ways to reduce civilian casualties and restore safety to roads and agricultural lands.