In the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, landmines and explosives have become deadly threats to innocent civilians. United Nations Children's FundUnicef recently released a report stating thattwo thousand and twenty-threeThe number of civilian deaths caused by landmines and explosives in Myanmar has reached an astonishing level1052 people, a sharp increase of 270% compared to the previous year.

Detailed disclosure of the report,two thousand and twenty-threeThe number of casualties caused by landmines and war remnants bombs in Myanmar in188 people died and 864 were injured, a significant increase from 390 in 2022. It is heartbreaking that the proportion of child victims exceeds 20%, and these innocent lives have suffered irreparable harm in the conflict.

sinceSince the military seized power in Myanmar in 2021, the country has been in turmoil. Armed civilian resistance forces and ethnic minority armed groups teamed up to confront the military, and the conflict escalated, making Myanmar one of the countries with the most severe landmine pollution in the world. The misuse of landmines and other explosives not only exacerbates civilian casualties, but also seriously hinders local socio-economic development.

Deborah, Director of the East Asia and Pacific Regional Office of the United Nations Children's Fund·Ms. Comini strongly condemns this and points out, "The use of landmines is not only shameful, but also violates international humanitarian law. We call on all parties to the conflict to immediately stop using landmines and protect the safety of innocent civilians."

according toAccording to Unicef's data analysis, the number of landmine related casualties in the central agricultural region of Myanmar, Shigeru Province, accounted for over 35% in 2023, reflecting the enormous damage caused by landmines to local agricultural production and social life. The existence of landmines not only threatens the safety of farmers, but also seriously affects the cultivation and harvest of crops, exacerbating poverty and hunger among the local population.

Faced with this severe situation, the international community has expressed concern and called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and cease the use of landmines and other explosives. At the same time, the international community has also strengthened humanitarian assistance to Myanmar to help local people overcome difficulties.

However, the resolution of the landmine problem is not a one-time success. It is necessary for all parties involved in the conflict to work together, strengthen cooperation, take effective measures to clear landmines, and reduce civilian casualties. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the support and assistance of the international community to provide strong guarantees for peace and reconstruction in Myanmar.