Landmines, a bitter legacy of a brutal civl war

The video discusses the severe landmine problem in the Cosmos region, a legacy of the 20-year civil war. With only eight deminers for about 100 affected areas, the task is daunting due to harsh environmental conditions. Landmines have caused over 700 casualties since 1982, and victims face high medical costs without government support. Survivors often struggle economically and socially, with some being abandoned by their families. Despite the war ending in 2004, landmines continue to claim lives, and experts believe complete eradication will take until 2016.

What is one of the main challenges faced by deminers in the Cosmos region?

• Lack of training

• Dense vegetation

• Insufficient funding

• Political instability

How does the government support landmine victims in Senegal?

• Provides full financial aid

• Offers no subsidies

• Gives free prosthetics

• Covers hospital bills

What financial burden do families of landmine victims face?

• Expensive travel expenses

• High cost of surgery and hospitalization

• Increased taxes

• Loss of employment

What social issue do some landmine survivors face?

• Lack of education

• Rejection by family

• Inability to vote

• Discrimination in employment

What is the expected timeline for the removal of landmines in Senegal according to experts?

• By 2030

• By 2016

• By next year

• By 2020