An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast
30 May 2022Mines and UXOs in Populated Areas are passive, indiscriminate killers
Over the past week, AOAV has recorded nine incidents of explosive violence in Yemen, as reported in English-language news sources, and 57 civilian casualties. 55% (5) of those incidents have involved mines, and mines caused 21% of civilian casualties of explosive violence in Yemen this past week. 7% (4) of civilian casualties of explosive violence in Yemen this week were caused by a UXO explosion.
9 Aug 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: The Report
An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Global Trends
Chapter 1: Global Trends | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Case Study – Wacha Khwara, Pakistan
Chapter 2: Case Study - Wacha Khwara, Pakistan | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Chapter 3: SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Chapter 4: SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Good Health and Well-Being
Chapter 5: SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Quality Education
Chapter 6: SDG 4 - Quality Education | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Other Considerations
Chapter 7: Other Considerations | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
9 Jul 2021An Anatomy of a Landmine Blast: Conclusion and Recommendations
Chapter 8: Conclusion and Recommendations | An Anatomy of a Landmine Attack: An examination of the global use and harm of landmines, through the prism of a single attack.
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What is a landmine?
An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of landmines in modern warfare. A study of victims in Afghanistan found that 47.5% of landmine victims suffered an amputation. The other most common injuries were to the legs/feet (29.2%) and blindness (2.3%). Landmines were more deadly than ERW, with 10% of incidents proving fatal, compared to 6.5% for the latter.