Landmine

Landmine Explosion Leaves Kurdish Man Injured in Saqqez Village

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Hermidol, Kurdistan Province, Iran – Keyvan Hermidoli, a Kurdish man, was injured in a landmine explosion while gathering wild herbs in the village of Hermidol near Saqqez. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, leading to his immediate transportation to a local medical facility for treatment. Sources from the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights … Read more

Truffles: 19 People Killed in Syria Desert Landmine Explosion While Hunting for High-Value Fungi

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Al-Hasakah, Syria – Truffle hunters in the northern Syrian desert faced a tragic incident on Saturday when their vehicle struck a landmine, resulting in the death of at least 19 individuals, as reported by a war monitor. Every year between February and April, scores of impoverished Syrians go on the perilous search for truffles in … Read more