UN Warns 14 Million Sudanese at Risk From Explosive Hazards
Key Takeaways
- Ongoing conflict has sharply increased explosive ordnance contamination across urban and rural Sudan.
- Civilians and aid workers face daily risk; humanitarian access is constrained.
- Unexploded ordnance is a major threat to humanitarian access and movement.
Widespread Contamination
The UN warned nearly 14 million people in Sudan are at risk from explosive remnants of war.
““Ongoing conflict has led to a sharp increase in explosive ordnance contamination across both urban and rural areas”
Ongoing conflict has led to a sharp increase in explosive ordnance contamination across urban and rural areas.
The nature of the current war taking place in cities has made contamination extremely alarming, especially in Khartoum.
Aid workers themselves face heightened danger as they work to reach those most in need.
Minefields Discovered in Khartoum
Seven minefields have been discovered inside Khartoum.
Displaced families returning to their homes often encounter landmines and unexploded shells.
The mixing of explosives with rubble increases the difficulty of detection and removal.
The contamination hampers humanitarian access and safe delivery of aid.
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