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The UN mission concludes a workshop to raise awareness among Red Crescent volunteers about the dangers of war remnants in Libya.

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Tripoli, January 19, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) concluded a specialized workshop last week targeting volunteers from the Libyan Red Crescent Society. The workshop aimed to enhance their capacity to identify dangerous weapons and explosive remnants of war (ERW) and raise awareness among local communities about their risks. This will contribute to reducing the number of incidents that continue to claim civilian lives across the country, particularly those of children.

Workshop participants affirmed that the training improved their preparedness to deal with the dangers of explosives and enhanced their ability to clearly communicate awareness messages to the population, especially in areas affected by ERW, where these weapons pose a constant threat to lives and property.

The Mission, in a statement on its official page today, Monday, emphasized the urgent need to strengthen community awareness efforts, given the recurring tragic incidents caused by ERW. She highlighted a tragic incident that occurred just days before the workshop, in which a boy was killed and his brother blinded after coming into contact with a hand grenade in a residential area of ​​Misrata. This incident underscores the significant danger posed by the proliferation of explosives in civilian neighborhoods.

According to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), 484 casualties from explosions have been recorded in Libya since May 2020, including 174 deaths, among them 19 children. This highlights the ongoing threat that unexploded ordnance and remnants of war pose to civilian safety.

In this context, Ulrika Richardson, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Resident Humanitarian Coordinator, stated that organizations like the Libyan Red Crescent Society play a pivotal role in reaching families directly within their communities. She emphasized that strengthening these organizations' capacity to identify and effectively communicate risks is one of the most effective ways to prevent further loss of life.

She added that investing in community awareness and field training remains essential to protecting civilians, supporting stability, and mitigating the long-term humanitarian impact of the conflict in Libya.

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