Myanmar: Why Can't Myanmar Clear its Landmines?

Jan 7, 2016 | Ann Wang, IRIN
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Children are among thousands of people in Myanmar who have been killed or injured by landmines planted by the military or ethnic armed groups during decades of conflict. Despite the scope of the problem, there has been no attempt at all to rid the country of the problem. Clearance efforts have thus far been stymied by ongoing conflict, as well as uncooperative military regimes.