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100 million landmines on the planet.

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:27:40 +0000

The last estimates provided by the United Nations and anti-landmine organisations estimate this figure. As landmines are still in use today, it is impossible to give an accurate number.

Every 19 minutes someone is affected.

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:26:32 +0000

Statistics show that a person, normally a civilian – a mother or child is involved in a landmine incident.

It could take 600 years to clear the planet.

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:25:37 +0000

Using the exisiting technology available it would take this amount of time to ensure that the land that is known to be mined, is cleared.