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26 August 2026

Despite international bans, landmines are back in force

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Despite international bans, landmines are back in force

It was considered a major achievement when most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s. But given the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Europe is changing.

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