Mine Detection Dog "Rico" Visits Capitol Hill, Highlights the Challenges Millions Face Due to Landmines
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mine Detection Dog Rico was the star guest at an event hosted by H.E. Keo Chhea, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the U.S., on Capitol Hill yesterday to highlight the ongoing problems of landmines in Cambodia and the international efforts that are going into removing them.
Key Points:
- Despite ongoing demining operations conducted since 1979, it is estimated that up to 7 million landmines and other UXO remain in Cambodia.
- From 1979 to 2021, nearly 65,000 people were killed or injured by landmines.
- Landmines and other unexploded devices are "a continuing threat to farmers, to children, to transportation, to developmenteven to wildlife."
- A video providing more information on landmines and the Cambodia Government's demining program can be viewed here.