Landmine Deaths Surge, Treaty Under Threat

Landmine and unexploded bomb incidents surged to a four-year high in 2021, with over six thousand recorded cases, resulting in nearly two thousand deaths and four thousand injuries, predominantly affecting civilians, including women and children. The increase is largely due to conflicts in Syria and Myanmar, neither of which are treaty signatories. Several European nations are considering leaving the treaty, and funding cuts are hindering clearance efforts. Activists advocate for a global ban on these weapons, as new mine use was reported in Ukraine and Thailand accused Cambodia of deploying mines in a border dispute. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.