EU Continues Funding Mine Clearance in Afghanistan

European officials pledged continued support for mine clearance and survivor assistance programs to protect civilians facing explosive threats across Afghanistan nationwide.

The European Commission announced on Monday to continue funding for mine clearance, explosive risk education, and rehabilitation services to protect civilians across Afghanistan.

The Commission said decades of conflict have left millions of landmines and unexploded munitions scattered nationwide, posing ongoing threats to communities, farmland, and residential areas.

According to the United Nations Mine Action Service, more than 45,000 civilians have been killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants since 1989.

Children, farmers, and people collecting firewood remain among the most vulnerable, as explosive devices continue to endanger daily life in rural communities.

Mine clearance operations in the country are supported by international partners, including The HALO Trust, helping restore contaminated land for farming, housing construction, and schools.

The European Union also funds awareness campaigns and medical rehabilitation services, as many survivors face amputations and long-term psychological trauma with limited healthcare support.

Officials stress that although mine removal remains costly and slow, every cleared explosive device removes a hidden danger and brings communities closer to lasting safety.

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