Damascus, April 4 (SANA) The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the deaths of more than 3,799 civilians—including 1,000 children and 377 women—caused by landmine explosions and cluster‑munition remnants in Syria between March 2011 and April 2026.
In a report published Saturday, on its Telegram channel to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness, the network stated that 329 civilians, among them 65 children and 29 women, have been killed since the fall of the ousted regime on December 8, 2024, amid the continued dangers posed by explosive remnants of war despite the return of residents to their areas.
According to the network’s data, 3,398 civilians—including 862 children and 343 women—were killed by landmines, while 401 civilians—including 138 children and 34 women—were killed by cluster‑munition remnants.
The figures indicate that children account for roughly 26% of all landmine victims, reflecting the severe impact of these remnants on the most vulnerable groups.
The report noted that the highest number of landmine casualties was recorded in the provinces of Aleppo (814 deaths), Raqqa (676), and Deir Ezzor (645), followed by Hama (342), Daraa (274), and Idlib (222).
The network estimated the number of injured civilians at around 10,600, many of whom suffer serious injuries requiring prosthetic limbs and long‑term rehabilitation services.
It also recorded an increase in casualties following the fall of the ousted regime, coinciding with the return of displaced families and the resumption of agricultural activities.
everal incidents occurred during land plowing, truffle gathering, or as a result of children tampering with explosive remnants.
Founded in June 2011, the Syrian Network for Human Rights is considered a trusted source for numerous United Nations bodies and international media outlets.
It is also a member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the Cluster Munition Coalition.
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