More than 300 people have fallen victim to war remnants in Libya, including at least 125 fatalities, the majority of them civilians and children, a senior official has said.
Fatima Zreq, head of Libya’s Mine Action Programme, revealed the figures during a press conference marking the International Day for Mine Awareness. She warned that the country continues to suffer from the legacy of conflict, with over 200 incidents recorded between May 2020 and early 2025.
“Each incident carries immense human and psychological weight,” Zreq said, “even if the numbers are lower than in severely impacted areas like Syria.”
She described the clearance of explosive remnants as more than just a technical challenge, calling it a vital humanitarian mission aimed at saving lives, restoring trust, and enabling displaced families to return home.
The United Nations has also raised alarm over the scale of the threat. In addition to anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines, Libya faces dangers from unexploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and unsafe ammunition stockpiles.
Efforts to clear the affected areas are ongoing, but officials stress that greater international support is needed to accelerate demining and protect civilians from further harm.
