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Flash Floods Sweep Landmines into Cambodian Villages
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Heavy rains and flash floods in Cambodia have displaced landmines from border areas, pushing them into residential and agricultural zones.
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Cambodian forces buried landmines shallowly along the border to prevent Thai incursions.
Storms Bavi and Haishen caused heavy rainfall and flash floods.
On July 16, CMAA warned that floods were sweeping mines into residential and agricultural areas.
M18A1 Claymore mines were discovered within Thai territory.
Instructional videos on tripwire mines were circulated regarding the Chong Bok area.
Who & What's Involved
Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA)Ottawa TreatyTop NewsUNKorakot Kaew
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LandminesFlash FloodsThai-Cambodian BorderPublic SafetyMilitary Weaponry
Locations
CambodiaThailandChong Bok