An estimated 800 people a month are killed throughout the world by mines. In Afghanistan roughly 400.000 civilians were injured and 200.000 killed by mines. Yet. landmines exact more than just a human cost. Entire countries are wounded by landmines use. preventing refugees from returning home and farmers from cultivating their fields. delaying recovery from war and conflict. A report released last month by the State Department called "Hidden Killers: The Global Problem with Uncleared Landmines" concluded that at least 85 million landmines are scattered in 62 countries around the world. Unfortunately. many of the countries cannot mount the efforts necessary to clear the mines.
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