On April 4th, designated by the international community as Mine Awareness Day, Syrians face a critical national and humanitarian challenge.
The Syrian Future Movement, driven by its national responsibility and vision for a secure future, prioritizes this issue above all political considerations, emphasizing the following key points:
The Syrian Future Movement notes with grave concern that Syria remains among the most heavily contaminated countries in the world with landmines, cluster munitions, and explosive remnants of war. Documented statistics up to the first quarter of 2026 indicate that more than 15,000 people have been killed or injured since 2011, with an average of at least one victim per day.
The Syrian Future Movement stresses that these figures reflect a tragic reality that threatens the lives of 10 million Syrians living in areas contaminated by these deadly devices.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that landmines constitute a strategic obstacle preventing the cultivation of approximately 30% of agricultural land in affected areas, directly contributing to the deepening food security crisis and rising unemployment rates.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that the continued presence of these explosive devices undermines any attempt at the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons to their homes, rendering the concept of “livelihood stability” an unattainable goal.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for the adoption of a scientific and practical approach to combating this danger, summarized as follows:
- Information Transparency: We demand that all active forces on the ground immediately disclose maps of minefields and hand them over to the relevant engineering authorities.
- International Funding and Expertise: We urge UN agencies (UNMAS) to intensify their technical and financial support to civil defense teams and specialized local teams without any political conditions.
- Systematic Awareness Campaigns: We emphasize the necessity of integrating mine risk education into educational curricula and media platforms as a top priority to protect future generations.
The Syrian Future Movement stresses that caring for those injured and disabled by mine explosions is a sacred national duty. Therefore, the Syrian Future Movement calls for the establishment of an independent national fund to compensate victims and provide them with sustainable physical and psychological treatment, while integrating them into the economic cycle to guarantee their human dignity. The Syrian Future Movement concludes its statement by affirming that true national sovereignty begins with cleansing every inch of Syrian soil of the remnants of death.
The Syrian Future Movement renews its pledge to the Syrian people to work tirelessly with local and international partners until we achieve a “safe Syria,” a land for cultivation and construction, not for death and hiding.
