Abstract
Afghanistan is considered one of the most mine-affected countries in the world. This is the sad legacy of 23 years of near-continuous war—first against Soviet occupiers, then between rival Afghan factions. The majority of the population has not experienced a time of peace in their lives. According to the United Nations, between 150 and 300 people are injured or killed every month due to landmines or UXO. Seventy percent of those accidents involve civilians—many of whom are returning refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Recommended Citation
Burke, Megan
(2003)
"Adopt-A-Team: Adopt-A-Minefield® Responds to the Situation in Afghanistan,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 7
:
Iss.
1
, Article 16.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol7/iss1/16
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