Peshmerga killed by legacy landmine in Amedi
This tragic incident signifies the continued danger of unexploded ordnance and legacy mines in the Kurdistan Region, a lethal reminder of past conflicts.
Jan. 6, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Monday, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs announced that sadly a Peshmerga officer lost his life due to a legacy landmine explosion while on duty in the Amedi district.
According to the ministry's official statement, Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa, a member of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Infantry Brigade, was killed when he encountered an old landmine during his military duties at a checkpoint in the Kani Masi sub-district of Amedi.
This tragic incident signifies the continued danger of unexploded ordnance and legacy mines in the Kurdistan Region, a lethal reminder of past conflicts.
The incident underlines the ongoing risks faced by Peshmerga forces in their routine duties, even in areas not actively engaged in conflict.
It also underscores the crucial need for continual mine clearance operations and awareness programs in the region.
International organizations estimate that thousands of landmines and unexploded ordnance remain scattered across the Kurdistan Region, posing a constant threat to both military personnel and civilians.
