Over 820 sq km land still mined in BiH: BHMAC


  • World
  • Tuesday, 01 Jul 2025

SARAJEVO, June 30 (Xinhua) -- More than 820 square km of land - approximately 1.6 percent of Bosnia and Herzegovina's territory - remain contaminated with landmines, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center (BHMAC) announced on Monday.

BHMAC Director Enis Horozovic noted that the country was heavily mined during the Bosnian War, with over 4,180 square km initially affected. To date, around 3,360 square km have been cleared.

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