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From memory, most of these casualties are from landmines that are still planted in South-East Asian countries during the Korean and Vietnam conflict? I am thin

From memory, most of these casualties are from landmines that are still planted in South-East Asian countries during the Korean and Vietnam conflict? I am thinking that Afghanistan etc. may also figure quite high in the statistics. Sadly, the primary victims seem to be children, who come across these 'interesting' metal objects in the ground, or inadvertently tread on them while playing or working the fields. More needs to be done by the forces who planted them to clear designated minefields after the conflict has ended.

freddie_mercury 7y ago
Not that it makes it any better, but the primary victims aren't children, it is usually the main provider. Who is plowing a field or looking for food in the forest.
elfexec 7y ago
> From memory, most of these casualties are from landmines that are still planted in South-East Asian countries during the Korean and Vietnam conflict? What is South-East? Did you mean Southeast-East? Korea is an East Asian nation. Vietnam is a Southeast Asian nation. South Asians are indians, pakistanis, etc. As to your point/question about landmines casualties in korea and vietnam, you are incorrect. The landmines in korea are in the DMZ ( demilitarized zone - which is the misnomer as it is the most militarized zone ). As for vietnam, laos, etc, most of their deaths are likely due to unexploded bombs. > I am thinking that Afghanistan etc. may also figure quite high in the statistics. Most landmine casualties are probably in afghanistan, iraq, etc. Current or recently active war zones where the situation hasn't be pacified or settled.
dmoy 7y ago
Yea the majority are from landmines, not bombs. Like 80%+. Most of those are from Afghanistan and Syria, with a steep drop off and followed by Ukraine, Iraq. I don't think vietnam-area or koreas feature in the top 10 anymore.

freddie_mercury 7y ago

Not that it makes it any better, but the primary victims aren't children, it is usually the main provider. Who is plowing a field or looking for food in the forest.

elfexec 7y ago

> From memory, most of these casualties are from landmines that are still planted in South-East Asian countries during the Korean and Vietnam conflict? What is South-East? Did you mean Southeast-East? Korea is an East Asian nation. Vietnam is a Southeast Asian nation. South Asians are indians, pakistanis, etc. As to your point/question about landmines casualties in korea and vietnam, you are incorrect. The landmines in korea are in the DMZ ( demilitarized zone - which is the misnomer as it is the most militarized zone ). As for vietnam, laos, etc, most of their deaths are likely due to unexploded bombs. > I am thinking that Afghanistan etc. may also figure quite high in the statistics. Most landmine casualties are probably in afghanistan, iraq, etc. Current or recently active war zones where the situation hasn't be pacified or settled.

dmoy 7y ago

Yea the majority are from landmines, not bombs. Like 80%+. Most of those are from Afghanistan and Syria, with a steep drop off and followed by Ukraine, Iraq. I don't think vietnam-area or koreas feature in the top 10 anymore.