Angola/Colombia: The Lingering Legacy of Landmines in Colombia and Angola

Oct 16, 2024 | Lazarus Odenge, PUNCH
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In both countries, the danger is not only to human life but to economic development. Angola’s landmines, a legacy of its war for independence from Portugal and subsequent civil war, continue to impact livelihoods and agricultural productivity. Similarly, in Colombia, landmines have stunted rural development, hindering the ability of families to return to their homes or farm their land safely.