Landmines. which have been used in warfare for more than 200 years. are cheap. insidious. silent predators that continue to kill long after the cessation of conflict. Worldwide. 26.000 people are killed annually by landmines. Landmines hold hostage the people. the land. and the economies of those countries in which they are used. At the end of conflicts. often the most immediate need is to return and reintegrate refugee populations. Landmines inhibit the travel of refugee populations. They inhibit the travel of relief and assistance organizations. They reduce the amount of land available to be inhabited by returning refugees. They kill and maim that population upon their return. Upon resettlement. landmines will inhibit the population from earning a living for many years to come.
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