Many countries in Africa and the Middle East have hidden landmines from wars. Children and others are hurt each day when they discover a landmine. There are 110 million active landmines in 70 countries and another 110 million in stockpiles. Over 2000 people a month are killed or maimed by a landmine. That is one every 20 minutes. So, while you are reading this someone has been hurt by a landmine.
Three countries that contain landmines are Afghanistan, Colombia, and Cambodia.
Some countries known to have landmines on their territory include Afghanistan, Cambodia, Colombia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. These countries have ongoing efforts to clear landmines and reduce the risks they pose to civilians.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Iraq contain landmines.
Africa and Asia are the continents most affected by landmines, with countries like Afghanistan, Cambodia, Angola, and Mozambique having some of the highest numbers of landmines. These weapons continue to cause casualties and hinder development in these regions.
There are 196 countries.
Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Iraq contain landmines.
Three countries that contain landmines are Afghanistan, Colombia, and Cambodia.
Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Iraq contain landmines.
Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Iraq contain landmines.
Some countries known to have landmines on their territory include Afghanistan, Cambodia, Colombia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. These countries have ongoing efforts to clear landmines and reduce the risks they pose to civilians.
Latest estimates are over 100 million in up to 64 different countries. this is the number of landmines already in place. The various countries which still produce landmines for use have several million more in existing stocks.
Vietnam. Cambodia Iraq
It is difficult to determine the exact number of active landmines worldwide as many are unrecorded and scattered across various regions. However, it is estimated that there are millions of landmines still posing a threat in over 60 countries. Efforts are ongoing to clear these hazardous devices to prevent further casualties.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Iraq contain landmines.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Iraq contain landmines.
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Organizations that are working to remove landmines in developing countries include Stop Land Mines and the United Nations. The United Nations has a Mine Action Center dedicated to removing landmines.