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Four NATO Nations to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Heightened Russian Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing increased Russian military threats and the need for stronger border defenses; the decision follows a joint recommendation by the four countries' defense ministers.
Four NATO Nations to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Heightened Russian Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing increased Russian military threats and the need for stronger border defenses; the decision follows a joint recommendation by the four countries' defense ministers.
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44% Bias Score
US Aid Freeze Jeopardizes Landmine Removal in Southeast Asia
A temporary U.S. foreign aid freeze jeopardized decades of landmine removal efforts in Cambodia and Laos, potentially leading to increased casualties and a shift in regional geopolitical influence toward China, although a judge temporarily reinstated the funding.
US Aid Freeze Jeopardizes Landmine Removal in Southeast Asia
A temporary U.S. foreign aid freeze jeopardized decades of landmine removal efforts in Cambodia and Laos, potentially leading to increased casualties and a shift in regional geopolitical influence toward China, although a judge temporarily reinstated the funding.
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52% Bias Score
Escalating Criminal Tactics in Mexico: Landmines and Drones Claim Lives
At least four deaths resulted from landmine explosions in Michoacán and Tamaulipas, Mexico, while drone attacks using explosives targeted military personnel in Chihuahua, showcasing evolving criminal tactics and a lack of comprehensive government data on the issue.
Escalating Criminal Tactics in Mexico: Landmines and Drones Claim Lives
At least four deaths resulted from landmine explosions in Michoacán and Tamaulipas, Mexico, while drone attacks using explosives targeted military personnel in Chihuahua, showcasing evolving criminal tactics and a lack of comprehensive government data on the issue.
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28% Bias Score
US Aid Freeze Halts Cambodian Mine Clearance, Leading to First 2025 Casualties
Two Cambodian deminers died on January 17th, 2025, while clearing a mine; this is the first mine-related death in Cambodia in 2025. The halt of $6.4 million in US aid since March 2022 has severely hampered mine clearance efforts, jeopardizing Cambodia's goal of becoming mine-free by the end of the y...
US Aid Freeze Halts Cambodian Mine Clearance, Leading to First 2025 Casualties
Two Cambodian deminers died on January 17th, 2025, while clearing a mine; this is the first mine-related death in Cambodia in 2025. The halt of $6.4 million in US aid since March 2022 has severely hampered mine clearance efforts, jeopardizing Cambodia's goal of becoming mine-free by the end of the y...
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40% Bias Score
Landmines Threaten Syrian Civilians' Lives Upon Return
Iyad's father was killed by a landmine in November 2024 near Saraqib, Syria, highlighting the danger of unexploded ordnance and landmines affecting returning farmers; at least 144 people have died since early December due to these hazards.
Landmines Threaten Syrian Civilians' Lives Upon Return
Iyad's father was killed by a landmine in November 2024 near Saraqib, Syria, highlighting the danger of unexploded ordnance and landmines affecting returning farmers; at least 144 people have died since early December due to these hazards.
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32% Bias Score
Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
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40% Bias Score
Unexploded Grenade Kills Two Toddlers in Cambodia
A rocket-propelled grenade, estimated to be over 25 years old, exploded in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, killing two 2-year-old cousins on Saturday while their parents worked in a former battlefield.
Unexploded Grenade Kills Two Toddlers in Cambodia
A rocket-propelled grenade, estimated to be over 25 years old, exploded in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, killing two 2-year-old cousins on Saturday while their parents worked in a former battlefield.
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16% Bias Score
US Halts Cambodia Demining Grants, Raising China Influence Concerns
The U.S. State Department temporarily suspended grants funding 30% of Cambodia's landmine removal efforts, prompting concerns about increased casualties and China's growing influence, while a review of U.S. foreign assistance programs is underway.
US Halts Cambodia Demining Grants, Raising China Influence Concerns
The U.S. State Department temporarily suspended grants funding 30% of Cambodia's landmine removal efforts, prompting concerns about increased casualties and China's growing influence, while a review of U.S. foreign assistance programs is underway.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Mines Cause Widespread Forest Fires and Ecological Devastation in Ukraine
Thousands of unexploded Russian butterfly mines have caused 3,450 hectares of forest fires near Izjum, northeastern Ukraine, damaging ecosystems, preventing maintenance, and causing severe injuries; Ukrainian officials estimate the environmental damage at $71 billion.
Russian Mines Cause Widespread Forest Fires and Ecological Devastation in Ukraine
Thousands of unexploded Russian butterfly mines have caused 3,450 hectares of forest fires near Izjum, northeastern Ukraine, damaging ecosystems, preventing maintenance, and causing severe injuries; Ukrainian officials estimate the environmental damage at $71 billion.
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56% Bias Score
Landmines Kill Civilians Returning to Farms in Idlib
In Idlib, Syria, Ayghad's father was killed by a landmine while reclaiming their farmland; since December, landmines and unexploded ordnance have killed at least 144 people, including 27 children, highlighting the danger to civilians returning to previously war-torn areas.
Landmines Kill Civilians Returning to Farms in Idlib
In Idlib, Syria, Ayghad's father was killed by a landmine while reclaiming their farmland; since December, landmines and unexploded ordnance have killed at least 144 people, including 27 children, highlighting the danger to civilians returning to previously war-torn areas.
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32% Bias Score
Landmines Kill Returning Civilians in Syria
In Idlib, Syria, landmines left behind from the conflict are killing returning civilians, including Ayghad's father, who was killed by a landmine while trying to farm his land. At least 144 people, including 27 children, have been killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance since early December.
Landmines Kill Returning Civilians in Syria
In Idlib, Syria, landmines left behind from the conflict are killing returning civilians, including Ayghad's father, who was killed by a landmine while trying to farm his land. At least 144 people, including 27 children, have been killed by landmines and unexploded ordnance since early December.
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28% Bias Score
Ukrainian Sappers Clear Thousands of Mines, Enabling Civilian Return
In eastern Ukraine, a sapper platoon led by "Asbest" is clearing thousands of mines and unexploded ordnance, including Soviet-era and foreign munitions, to enable civilian return. They face challenges from remote mining techniques using drones and the risks posed by enemy surveillance.
Ukrainian Sappers Clear Thousands of Mines, Enabling Civilian Return
In eastern Ukraine, a sapper platoon led by "Asbest" is clearing thousands of mines and unexploded ordnance, including Soviet-era and foreign munitions, to enable civilian return. They face challenges from remote mining techniques using drones and the risks posed by enemy surveillance.
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56% Bias Score
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