‘Complete the work’, rid the world of deadly landmines, UN chief urges

New York: The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to recommit to the target of a mine-free world, urging efforts to “make this the last decade when we need to devote ourselves to this task”.

Afghan army defuses 4,776 improvised bombs, landmines in six months

Kabul/Xinhua: The Afghan National Army (ANA) has during the past six months discovered and defused 4,776 improvised bombs and landmines planted by militants, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.