Civilian killed by a landmine of unidentified source in eastern Deir Ez-Zour governorate, February 12, 2023

Umran Hamdan Hassan al-Shlal, from al-Mray’iya in the eastern suburbs of Deir Ez-Zour, was killed on February 12, 2023, by a landmine whose source we have not been able to identify as he was herding sheep in his home village, which is under the control of Syrian regime forces.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights is still trying to locate eyewitnesses to obtain more information.

We call on the controlling forces to uphold their responsibilities to protect civilians in their areas, and to locate and remove landmines planted in these areas.

We have recorded hundreds of deaths and injuries from the explosion of landmines, which pose a long-term, serious threat, especially to children, which will last for years to come.

Source: Syrian Network