Darfur: UN steps up education after children are killed by unexploded ordnance
| Publisher | UN News Service |
| Publication Date | 6 September 2011 |
| Cite as | UN News Service, Darfur: UN steps up education after children are killed by unexploded ordnance, 6 September 2011, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4e69d7342.html [accessed 8 June 2023] |
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Three other children sustained serious injuries one has lost a hand and an eye in the same accident, which occurred on 31 August in the town of Al Tawisha in North Darfur state, according to information released by the mission today.
Working with Friend of Peace and Development Organization, a local non-governmental organization (NGO), staff from UNAMID's ordnance disposal office will conduct risk education for the local community later this week and carry out an assessment of the area where the accident occurred.
UXO remains a serious problem in Darfur, littering the landscape as a result of the protracted conflict between rebels, Sudanese Government forces and allied militiamen.
Last month a 14-year-old girl from a village in South Darfur had to have her right hand amputated and suffered wounds to her neck and face as a result of a UXO.
Yesterday UNAMID ordnance disposal staff visited the village of Sehjanna in North Darfur to clear it of any UXO and educate local inhabitants about the risks.
