The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) reported Wednesday that the number of casualties from landmines and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) decreased 3 percent in the first six months of 2018.
The report said during the January-June period this year, there were 31 landmine and UXO casualties, down 3 percent compared with 32 casualties over the same period last year.
“Seven people were killed, 17 injured and 7 others had their limbs amputated,” the report said, adding that 64 percent of the victims were men, 19 percent were boys, 10 percent were woman, and 7 percent were girls.
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