Papua New Guinea: World War 2 bomb explodes in Madang

An old World War II bomb exploded at Bilia Maus Rot settlement in Madang Town last night, causing widespread fear among residents. The blast, which occurred around 9:30 pm, was so powerful that it was heard across the town and Read More …

Cambodia: Anti-tank mine injures excavator driver at site of new Oddar Meanchey zoo

An excavator operator suffered serious injuries in a landmine explosion this morning, June 16, as he operated his machine at a construction site in Oddar Meanchey province’s O’Smach commune, in Samraong town. The incident raised the number of victims of Read More …

UK: Divers honoured after Plymouth WW2 bomb bravery

Two divers who dealt with a huge World War Two bomb unearthed in a Plymouth garden have been honoured with bravery awards by King Charles III. Petty Officer (PO) Craig Maddock and PO Paul Cartwright from Plymouth-based Bravo Diving Unit Read More …

Afghanistan: One in five Afghans at risk of landmines and explosives

A new report by The HALO Trust says at least 6.4m Afghans are at risk of unexploded ordnance, with children accounting for 80 per cent of blast fatalities and injuries. ​ HALO, the world’s largest landmine charity, estimates that around Read More …

Cambodia: Koh Kong’s Srae Ambel district declared mine-free

Srae Ambel District in Koh Kong Province was declared mine-free in a June 10 ceremony, with mine clearance efforts supported by assistance from the Government of India. Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority Read More …

Afghanistan: Explosion in Paktia kills one, injures four

Local sources in Paktia province report that a 12-year-old child was killed and four others injured in a mine explosion. The incident occurred in the village of Hasan Khil in Dand-e-Patan district on Sunday. According to reports, the children were Read More …

Japan: Blast occurs at US Kadena Air Base, injuring 4 Japan SDF members

An explosion occurred Monday near the U.S. military’s Kadena Air Base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, slightly injuring four Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members who were working at a depot, local and Defense Ministry officials said. The ministry Read More …

Solomon Islands: NUXO team ends evaluation tour in Western and Choiseul

A team from the National Unexploded Ordnance (NUXO) Coordinating Office has successfully conducted a week-long evaluation and inspection tour across Western and Choiseul Provinces. According to Mr. Benzily Kasutaba, Director of the UXO Division under the Ministry of Police, National Read More …

Syria: People killed and injured by landmines in Deir ez-Zor as they return home

People returning to their war-torn homes and villages in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, are being wounded or even killed after encountering unexploded devices. Between 28 May and 1 June, four incidents resulted in eight casualties, including the deaths of four Read More …

Cambodia: Police urged to step up efforts to educate public on UXO dangers

First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) Ly Thuch has urged provincial police forces in Battambang and Pailin to intensify efforts to educate the public about the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and remnants of Read More …