Landmines and explosive remnants of war are among the most dangerous humanitarian and security challenges in northeastern Syria, continuing to pose a daily threat to civilians, especially in areas that were previously under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Explosive remnants scattered across residential neighborhoods, public roads, and farmland, along with mines planted by the SDF, have become time bombs that claim lives, prevent residents from safely returning to their homes, and hinder stabilization efforts.
Enab Baladi’s correspondent in Aleppo reported that a civilian was killed after a landmine exploded inside his home, a remnant left behind by the SDF, near Haj Hussein village (near Tishreen Dam in the eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria) on Tuesday, 27 January.
In Deir Ezzor (eastern Syria), Enab Baladi’s correspondent also reported that a landmine explosion killed two children in Hajin city (in the Deir Ezzor countryside, eastern Syria), confirming that the area still suffers from explosive remnants of war and mines.
Syrian al-Ikhbariya reported on 26 January that three civilians from the same family were injured when a landmine exploded in the car they were traveling in near Jadaa al-Samawat village (in the Ayn al-Arab area, eastern Aleppo, northern Syria).
The Syrian army announced it had completed its takeover of Raqqa and Deir Ezzor on 19 January, following military operations against the SDF.
Ministry of Emergency issues warning
Syria’s Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management urged residents in Maskanah, Deir Hafir, and the areas surrounding Tishreen Dam in the Aleppo countryside, as well as areas in the al-Tabqa countryside, al-Mansoura, the northern Raqqa countryside, and the al-Hasakah countryside (northeastern Syria), not to enter or return to these areas before they are fully secured by the ministry’s specialized teams and engineering units from the Ministry of Defense.
The ministry said the warning was due to “high” risks from landmines, explosive remnants of war, and improvised explosive devices planted by the SDF.
In a statement published on Tuesday evening, 27 January, the ministry warned residents not to enter homes, headquarters, or sites that had been under SDF control, particularly in the Tishreen Dam area and the northern Raqqa countryside, citing field information indicating that the SDF had booby-trapped homes and residential buildings with explosive devices that detonate upon entry.
It also pointed to minefields along roadsides and in agricultural land, saying these pose a “direct threat to civilians’ lives” and are intended to prevent residents from returning safely to their homes.
The statement condemned what it described as serious violations of international humanitarian law by the SDF, including the use of internationally prohibited anti-personnel mines and the booby-trapping of homes to target civilians.
The ministry said it continues working around the clock through the National Mine Action Center, in coordination with engineering units from Syria’s Ministry of Defense and all organizations working on mine clearance and explosive remnants of war, to conduct field surveys, clearance, and securing operations. It said the goal is to protect lives and enable residents to return safely and stabilize in their areas as soon as possible.
The ministry urged residents to follow instructions issued by relevant authorities, report any suspicious objects or locations suspected of being booby-trapped, and avoid risking entry into any area that has not been officially declared safe.
Areas in northeastern Syria have begun to see a gradual return of residents following the government forces took control and the SDF withdrawal to al-Hasakah governorate.
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