Abstract
Considered one of the most heavily mine-affected countries in the world, Cambodia has endured a harsh history of warfare. The country's turmoil dates back to World War II, when UXO was strewn across the country. As one war ended, another was soon to come, and subsequently landmines were emplaced throughout Cambodia, increasing civilian casualties by the thousands. The French-Indochina Wars hit Cambodia during the 1950s and were followed by the South Vietnamese invasion from 1970 through 1975, when 539,129 tons of bombs were dropped over Cambodia. These weapons still pose a threat to Cambodians today.
Recommended Citation
Profile, Country
(2005)
"Cambodia,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 9
:
Iss.
1
, Article 39.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol9/iss1/39
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