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Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
INTRODUCTION
Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) are a legacy of war,
insurrection, and guerilla activity. Landmines kill and maim approximately
26,000 people annually. In Cambodia, whole areas of arable land cannot be
farmed due to the threat of landmines. United Nations relief operations are
made more difficult and dangerous due to the mining of roads. Current
demining techniques are heavily reliant on metal detectors and prodders.