Landmines, a bitter legacy of a brutal civl war

Landmines, a bitter legacy of a brutal civl war

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Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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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.

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