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May 20 Deminers Find Landmines Embedded in Tree Trunk
Cambodian deminers find three civil war-era landmines in a tree trunk, highlighting ongoing risks and efforts to clear explosives by 2025.
May 16 The Ongoing Menace of Landmines and UXO in Congo and Tigray
Land mines remain a pervasive menace in conflict-affected regions, haunting communities long after the guns fall silent.
May 15 Addressing Pollution and Environmental Damage in Peace Accords
Peace deals must address such impacts, and as wars raise environmental concerns, Colombia's peace accord tackles environmental damage.
May 14 Aid Worker Safeguards Her Community in Contaminated Land
Farzona, a mother and midwife in training, educates Afghan communities on explosive risks, overcoming hurdles for a safer future.
May 13 Mine-Detecting Dogs Aid Demining Efforts in Mykolaiv
Mine-detecting dogs in Ukraine's Mykolaiv Oblast can detect plastic-bodied mines, assisting demining efforts by finding munitions metal detectors can't.