A land mine, or landmine, is an explosive weapon often concealed under or camouflaged on the ground, and designed to destroy or disable enemy targets as they pass over or near it. [1]

6 days ago · Deaths and injuries from landmines and unexploded ordnance hit a four-year high in 2024, driven by conflicts in Syria and Myanmar, a new report showed on Monday.

6 days ago · Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Geneva …

Dec 1, 2025 · GENEVA – Deaths and injuries from landmines and unexploded ordnance hit a four-year high in 2024, driven by conflicts in Syria and Myanmar as well as European countries moving to …

6 days ago · The 27th annual Landmine Monitor report reveals an increase in casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war as state parties to the Mine Ban Treaty meet in Geneva.

Dec 1, 2025 · The Landmine Monitor 2025 emphasizes new challenges to the treaty and continued progress.

Mar 24, 2025 · Yemen is one of the most heavily landmine-contaminated countries in the world, with decades of conflict leaving large swathes of land littered with explosive remnants. Thousands of …

6 days ago · World Landmine casualties hit 4-year high as funding declines: Report 6,279 people killed or injured by landmines, explosive remnants of war in 2024, highest annual total since 2020, says …

Nov 22, 2023 · Landmines have killed or maimed over 1-million people since 1975. Find out how landmines work and what countries are doing to prevent landmine tragedies.

Oct 19, 2023 · M15 anti tank landmine (Image source: science.howstuffworks.com) The mine consists of a large, circular rounded steel case with a central pressure plate. It has a diameter of 13.27 inches …