Landmines pose long-term civilian threat long after conflicts end

According to Sveriges Radio Nyheter (official), Per Olsson Fridh, Director General of the Folke Bernadotte Academy, described landmines as devices that persist in the ground for many years, with civilians being the main victims even after peace is established and societies move beyond the original conflict. He emphasized that the impact would be completely devastating, highlighting the enduring danger these weapons pose to communities long after hostilities cease. This underscores the humanitarian challenges in post-conflict zones, where unexploded ordnance continues to threaten lives and hinder recovery efforts for generations.