SANA'A December 01. 2023 (Saba)-The National Committee for Dealing with Mines and War Remnants confirmed the killing and injury of 21 civilians as a result of the explosion of cluster bombs and war remnants in a number of provinces, during the month of November 2023 AD.
The National Committee explained in a statement - received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) - that these wastes caused killing five people and the injury of 16 others, the majority of whom were children.
The committee noted that, from the cessation of its activities in July until last November, the Executive Center for Mine Action documented the death of 33 civilians, including 17 children, and the injury of 78, including 30 children.
It expressed her surprise at the continued suspension of funding for the activities of the Mine Action Center for the fifth month in a row by the United Nations, despite the availability of funding in the Humanitarian Fund in Yemen.
The committee indicated that many meetings were held between the National Mine Action Committee and the Humanitarian Coordinator at the United Nations, and everything that contributed to resolving the reasons for stopping support was discussed, and steps were set to resume providing support, continue clearing mines, and remove waste by the National Committee.
The committee expressed its aspiration to find practical solutions by the United Nations, especially with regard to reducing casualties.
As a result of the remnants of war, which affect large segments of citizens and hinder the return of the displaced, the development process, and the livelihoods of civilians in light of the difficult living conditions, especially with the reduction of humanitarian aid to the most needy people in Yemen.
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resource : SABA
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