Floods Expose Syrian Desert Mines; Half Million Threaten Civilian Return

Flooding in the Tadmur region east of Homs has exposed and spread landmines, expanding hazardous areas and impeding civilian return. The local administration warns that over half a million mines threaten the population and has called for international support for Syrian army demining efforts. The claim is based on a single regional source; the exact number of mines and the extent of the hazard remain unverified.

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