“Horrific stories and pictures from all around the world often showed that civilians were the main landmine casualties in large numbers — and continued to be so years after the warring factions have left the battlefield (with the mines still there). Even today, clearing decades old minefields has not always been possible. It is often risky, dangerous and time-consuming. Other times, finding resources to help rehabilitate survivors has proven difficult.” —Civilians As Casualties — Long After Conflict Has Ended
