Groups cite high number of land mine casualties

At least 5,554 people were killed or wounded last year because they stepped on a land mine or other unexploded devices from war, a new report found.

By Arete News - November 12, 2020

Cleared anti-personnel landmines awaiting destruction in Thailand (AN/Mary Wareham)

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