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Myanmar (Burma)High Landmine and ERW Casualties in Myanmar's Rakhine State
Rakhine State recorded the second-highest number of casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Myanmar, with 63 deaths and injuries in one year.
Background
Myanmar has been in a state of conflict since a military coup in 2021, leading to widespread displacement and humanitarian crisis. Various armed groups, including the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, are engaged in conflict with the ruling military junta. This ongoing instability contributes to a high number of civilian casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war.
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Landmine and ERW Casualties High in Rakhine State
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoRakhine State ranks second nationally for landmine and ERW casualties, with 63 people killed or injured in a year, highlighting the severe impact of unexploded ordnance.
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