UN: 2.8 Million Square Metres Cleared, 18,000 Explosive Ordnance Removed in Sudan

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reported on Monday that 25 people have been killed and 52 injured so far this year, despite the clearance of nearly 18,000 explosive remnants of war and the rehabilitation of 2.8 million square metres of land since the outbreak of fighting.

Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to pose a serious threat to civilians in areas that witnessed intense clashes, particularly in Khartoum, where returns of displaced persons are increasing. Some 1.8 million people have returned out of an estimated four million who were displaced.

In a statement, UNMAS said that “between January and March 2026, a total of 77 casualties were recorded, including 25 fatalities and 52 injuries, among them 35 children, due to landmines,” noting that the actual number is likely significantly higher due to underreporting.

The agency added that it has released 2.8 million square metres of land for safe use and cleared 18,768 explosive items. It also delivered explosive ordnance risk education to 295,000 people and trained 2,625 humanitarian workers on safety procedures.

UNMAS further reported the discovery of new minefields in central Khartoum, including at a site linked to the rehabilitation of a bridge connecting Omdurman and Bahri in Khartoum State.