Environmental Reports: Iraq Needs 15 Years to Clear Lands of Mines and War Remnants

Specialized environmental reports have revealed that vast areas of Iraqi land, estimated at 4,800 square kilometers, are contaminated with mines and war remnants, placing the country at the forefront of affected nations globally. The reports indicated that this decades-long crisis, exacerbated by terrorist operations, has resulted in thousands of casualties and disabled extensive agricultural areas spanning millions of dunams, particularly in provinces considered Iraq's food basket. Relevant authorities confirmed that clearing these lands requires 10 to 15 years and massive budget allocations, emphasizing the need to address corruption suspicions in clearance contracts to ensure liberated areas pose no threat to residents' lives.