Land Mines: Threatening Security in Conflict-Ridden Areas

•  Thailand

Since 2004 the number of people falling victim to land mines in conflict-ridden areas has risen. In ethnic minority communities of Eastern Burma, land mines are a threat to the security of thousands of people - civilians as well as armed forces - on a daily basis. Not only the government but also rebel groups and civilians have resorted to using the deadly or at least maiming weapon that has ruined too many lives already.