UN voices concern about deadly explosive remnants of war in Libya


TRIPOLI, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) on Wednesday expressed concern about the deadly explosive remnants of war in Libya, urging for awareness among the Libyans of the danger.

"This week, another child tragically lost his life when he found and played with a grenade that was left behind by the warring parties in the conflict. His two brothers, standing near him, were severely injured," the UN agencies said in a statement.

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