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Landmine, war remnant explosions kills 17, injure 72 in Arakan State in 9 months
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Burma News International
Reports from Narinjara News indicate that, over the course of nine months from January to September, 17 individuals have lost their lives and 72 others have sustained injuries due to explosions caused by landmines and remnants of warfare in Arakan State.
The events occurred in different townships throughout Rakhine State, including Maungdaw, Gwa, Mrauk-U, Taungup, Ann, Pauktaw, Minbya, Kyauktaw, Thandwe, Myebon, and Kyaukphyu.
Although the fatalities and injuries have declined from June to September, there remain worries about the widespread presence of landmines in the area.
U Zaw Zaw Htun from the Community Resilience Development Team recognized the reduction but emphasized the obstacles in acquiring precise information because of communication issues.
The AA, which governs 15 townships in Rakhine State, including Paletwa Township, is actively participating in efforts to clear landmines.