Four dead in 23 landmine/ERW cases, says CMAA

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Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has confirmed that 26 landmine casualties were reported over the past nine months, with four dead, 14 injured and eight crippled by the explosions. Ly Thuch, First-Vice President of the CMAA, said yesterday that the 23 explosions led to 26 victims.

 

“In 2022, there were 28 explosions with 40 victims compared to the same period this year. The number of victims since January this year is a decrease of 35% compared to the same period last year. “We observed that out of 23 cases this year, 13 were mine accidents and 10 were explosive remnants of war (ERW),” Thuch said.

 

He said the four provinces with the most victims were Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Battambang and Ratanakiri followed by Preah Vihear, Siem Reap, Tboung Khmum, Pursat, Kampong Thom, Kampong Chhnang, Kratie and Takeo.

 

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