Tragic incident in Afghanistan involving children and land mines
An old land mine found by children in eastern Afghanistan exploded, killing nine children. The country remains highly dangerous due to unexploded ordinances from decades of war.
Key Points
- Children in eastern Afghanistan found an old land mine and it exploded, killing nine of them
- The incident highlights the ongoing danger in Afghanistan due to unexploded ordinances
- Many children in Afghanistan are at risk of death or injury from coming across such explosives