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UN, Italy Advance Misrata Blast Cleanup

Politics 03/12/2025

UNSMIL says clearance teams have removed 8,702 explosive remnants of war and cleaned 7,419 square meters at the Misrata blast site, where an ammunition depot exploded on Aug. 31, 2025. UN Deputy Representative Ulrika Richardson and Italy’s ambassador reviewed progress and met local officials, stressing improved ammunition management and relocation of depots away from residential areas. They also visited a prosthetics center supporting survivors. Officials urged continued assistance to reduce remaining risks and strengthen community safety.

UNSMIL says clearance teams have removed 8,702 explosive remnants of war and cleaned 7,419 square meters at the Misrata blast site, where an ammunition depot exploded on Aug. 31, 2025. UN Deputy Representative Ulrika Richardson and Italy’s ambassador reviewed progress and met local officials, stressing improved ammunition management and relocation of depots away from residential areas. They also visited a prosthetics center supporting survivors. Officials urged continued assistance to reduce remaining risks and strengthen community safety.

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