The recent escalation of violence between Lebanon and Israel has left widespread devastation, and many unexploded weapons in residential and agricultural areas.
These hidden threats – remnants of both past and ongoing hostilities – have once again become a significant concern for civilians living in border areas.
Stephen Robinson, Mine Action Senior Policy Adviser at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) spoke to UN News’s Nancy Sarkis about the urgent need for mine action in Lebanon.
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