Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt the people of Laos

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Unexploded ordnance from past conflicts continues to pose dangers to people in Laos as demining teams work in rural areas. Laos is preparing to host a review conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions, highlighting ongoing efforts to address the legacy of war.

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.