Abstract
Lucala-2 is a small village located in the northern part of Angola, with 750 residents situated by a bridge crossing the Lucala river. This area gained strategic importance during the Angolan Civil War (1975–2002), particularly due to the Lucala bridge, which served as a critical crossing point. Throughout the war, minefields were strategically laid at all four corners of the bridge, illustrating the extensive use of landmines that has continued to impact Angola. These mines remain a harrowing legacy, contributing to ongoing casualties and significantly hindering development efforts long after the war's conclusion. The community explained how they have been living in fear since the war ended in 2002.
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Sutton, Sean
(2024)
"Angola: Hidden Danger,"
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 28
:
Iss.
2
, Article 9.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol28/iss2/9
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