Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt people of Laos

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Explosive remnants of past conflicts continue to pose risks for people in Laos as demining efforts uncover unexploded ordnance in rural areas. Laos is also preparing to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

As decommissioning teams seek out unexploded ordnance in paddy fields, forests and rural pastures, Laos prepares to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.