May 30, 2012
The following article appeared in The Observer newspaper on Sunday 27 May 2012.
Mineseeker Press Coverage – The Observer
Landmine Facts
The facts surrounding landmines are best estimates, the truth of the matter is we simply do not know where or how many of these devices are below the ground.
How Long Until the Next landmine Injury?
Just 19 Minutes…
The time it takes for you to take a quick lunch,
The time it takes for you to wash the car,
Its also the average time between landmine incidents.
Every 19 minutes someone is injured by a landmine, often a woman or child
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100 million landmines on the planet.
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.
