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Prince Harry Continues Mother's Legacy, Pledges Support for Angolan Demining

Prince Harry visited Angola this week to discuss landmine clearance efforts with President João Lourenço, continuing his mother Princess Diana's legacy; the HALO Trust reports 88,000 Angolans were casualties of landmines, and Harry pledged continued support with a three-year contract.

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NATO Countries to Deploy Landmines Along Russian Border

Five NATO countries bordering Russia and Belarus are withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines to deter a potential Russian attack, raising concerns about the humanitarian and environmental consequences of deploying millions of mines along their 3500km border.

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Ukraine Withdraws from Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree withdrawing Ukraine from the 1997 Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, citing Russia's use of such weapons and a lack of defensive alternatives; this decision, while requiring parliamentary approval, is expected to pass given the rul...

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Eastern NATO Countries to Resume Landmine Production

Five NATO countries bordering Russia and Belarus—Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland—plan to resume anti-personnel landmine production from late 2025, withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention to bolster border security against potential Russian aggression, despite concerns about civilian c...

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Cologne Bomb Evacuation Highlights Europe's UXO Crisis

The discovery of three unexploded World War II bombs in Cologne, Germany, forced the evacuation of 20,000 people, highlighting the ongoing threat of unexploded ordnance across Europe and beyond, with significant economic and safety implications.

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Military Dog Alpha Prevents Civilian Casualties in Ukraine

In a recently liberated Ukrainian town, Alpha, a military dog, consistently locates explosives, preventing civilian casualties and aiding safe resettlement. Her handler credits her unique abilities, including precognitive awareness of danger, with saving lives.

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Prince Harry Continues Mother's Legacy, Commits to Angola Demining

Prince Harry visited Angola this week to discuss landmine clearance efforts with President João Lourenço, continuing his mother Princess Diana's legacy and committing to a three-year contract with the HALO Trust, aiming for a 'mine-free country' while addressing the ongoing impact of 88,000 landmine...

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Ukraine Withdraws from Landmine Treaty Amidst Major Russian Offensive

On June 29, 2025, Ukraine announced its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning landmines and confirmed the loss of an F-16 fighter jet and its pilot during a massive Russian missile and drone attack involving approximately 500 aerial weapons, resulting in three injuries and infrastructure dam...

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Ukraine to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiated Ukraine's withdrawal from the 1997 Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing Russia's extensive use of these weapons against civilians and soldiers following a massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine that involved 537 aer...

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Ukraine to Leave Landmine Convention Amidst Heavy Russian Attacks

Ukraine is withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines following a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that killed a Ukrainian F-16 pilot and damaged infrastructure, prompting concerns about escalating conflict and civilian safety.

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Ukraine War: Landmine Casualties Surge Tenfold

The Ukraine conflict witnessed a tenfold surge in landmine casualties in 2022 (608 reported incidents), with both sides using landmines extensively, highlighting the Ottawa Treaty's limitations as anti-vehicle mines remain legal and cause significant civilian harm (85% of casualties).

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Spanish Priest's Decades-Long Fight Against Cambodia's Landmine Legacy

In Cambodia, Father Kike Figaredo, a Spanish Jesuit, runs multiple projects aiding landmine victims, including a wheelchair workshop producing over 40,000 chairs, orphanages, and vocational training centers, highlighting the lasting impact of decades of conflict.

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