Wednesday, December 28, 2005

It appears that the US is re-endorsing the use of landmines, perhaps one of the most indiscrimminate killers of civilians ever used in warfare.

-It is estimated that there are between 15,000 and 20,000 new casualties caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance each year. That means there are some 1,500 new casualties each month, more than 40 new casualties a day, at least two new casualties per hour.

-Landmines deprive people in some of the poorest countries of land and infrastructure.

More info here.

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