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Mine event in Idleb, Al Ma'ra area, Syrian Arab Republic on Sat 15th August 2020

15th August 2020

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On 15 August 2020, a landmine, previously planted by an unidentified armed group, exploded in farmlands in the north-eastern countryside of Khan Shaykun in Idleb. The explosion occurred while a group of people, likely pro-regime's shabihas or people working for them, were picking pistachios in farms belonging to displaced civilians. 4 people were killed and 5 others were injured. 4 fatalities.

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Syrian Arab Republic (SYR)

Idleb ( Al Ma'ra area )

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