Leaving behind a decades-long legacy of threats to life, land mines continue to be used across conflict zones and surrounding areas. Globally, the challenge remains immense. A 2024 NATO report notes ...
At least 57 nations have live antipersonnel land mines in their territories. In 2024 alone, 1,945 people were killed by mines and 4,325 were injured, 90% of whom were civilians. Nearly half of those ...
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — Rats may send some squealing, but in Cambodia, teams of the not-so-little critters have become indispensable in helping specialists detect land mines that have killed and ...
An African giant pouched rat named Magawa has earned a medal for his “lifesaving bravery and devotion to duty” in his work to detect land mines in Cambodia. The New York Times reports that Magawa is ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Sagar Lekhak, Rochester Institute of Technology (THE CONVERSATION) At least 57 nations ...
Article Features an Insider's Look at SpolightAI's Development and Highlights Progress of Ramping-up Operations in Support of Humanitarian Mine Action Efforts in Ukraine Safe Pro Group has ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) With new conflicts, the number of mines continues to grow. For farmers, children and ...