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Jun 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
UN rights chief says 58 states are contaminated by mines
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Volker Türk says at least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, citing 2024 casualties.
WHO: Volker Türk, UN human rights chief
WHAT: Türk said at least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines and cited 2024 deaths and injuries.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He said the continued production, use, and transfer of anti-personnel mines and the need to clear mines already placed are essential issues.
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