What is Landmines ?

It is a destructive weapon, which is laid under the ground or surface and is detonated or exploded when tread upon by human beings or animals. Mainly landmines are of two types: | read more»»
 

Some Facts about Landmines.

  • It costs US $ 3 to 10 to produce, but costs US $ 200 to 1000 to destroy it.
  • It needs US $ 3500 to 5000 for a landmine victim for his/her medical care, prosthetics and rehabilitation.
  • Every year around 26,000 people are injured by it of which 30 to 40 percent are children. The existing ratio of landmines is 1 to every 12 children. | read more»»

Definations in Mine Ban Treaty (Article 2)

1. "Anti-personnel landmines" means a mine designed to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person and that will incapacitate, injure or kill one or more persons. | read more»»

What are Cluster Bombs?

Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)

1. “Cluster munition” means a conventional munition that is designed to disperse or release explosive submunitions each weighing less than 20 kilograms, and includes those explosive submunitions. | read more»»

Victims by Explosion in Nepal (Jan-Jun 2008)

In Jan-Jun 2008, 247 people were victimized by the explosion, where 12 were killed whom | detail»»

Victims by Explosion in Nepal (2007) - Updated February 2008

In 2007 total numbers of 190 people were victimized by the explosion, where 21 were killed and 169 were survivors. Among the total, 170 were civilians including child and women. | detail»»

Victims by Explosion in Nepal (2006)

In 2006 total numbers of 357 people were victimized by the explosion, where 80 were killed and 277 were survivors. Among the total, 224 were civilians including child and women. | detail»»

Victims by Conflict in Nepal (2005)

Total number of 3370 people were victimized by the conflict in 2005, where 2031 were killed and 1339 were survivors. Among the total, 771 were victimized by explosion (Mine, Ambus, IEDs) | detail»»

Victims by Conflict in Nepal (2004)

Total 5847 people were victimized by the conflict in 2004, where 3401 were dead and 2446 were survivors. Among the total, 1445 were victimized by explosion (Mine, Ambus, IEDs). | detail»»

Victims by Conflict in Nepal (2003)

Total 3072 people were victimized in 2003 by the conflict, where 1843 were dead and 1229 were survivors. Among the total, 731 were victimized by explosion (Mine, Ambus, IEDs). | detail»»

Victims by Conflict in Nepal (2002)

Total 7185 people were victimized in 2002 by the conflict where 5946 were dead and 1239 were survivors. Among the total, 720 were victimized by explosion (Mine, Ambus, IEDs). detail»»