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Khaama: Around 50 people are killed or injured every month in Afghanistan by unexploded ordnance left behind after decades of conflict, with children accounting for nearly 80% of the victims, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The agency said about 3.3 million people live near areas contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance, leaving communities exposed to daily risks while limiting access to farmland, schools, roads and other essential services. Click here to read more (external link).