
Groups cite high number of land mine casualties
At least 5,554 people were killed or wounded last year because they stepped on a land mine or other unexploded devices from war, a new report found.
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At least 5,554 people were killed or wounded last year because they stepped on a land mine or other unexploded devices from war, a new report found.