Every day, mines and other explosive ordnance kill and injure dozens of people. Casualty rates have risen again in recent years, demonstrating the continued need for humanitarian mine action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The survivors of mine accidents usually suffer permanent disabilities with serious social, psychological and economic consequences for them and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, it should be noted that the end of an armed conflict does not bring immediate relief to the affected population: mines and other unexploded ordnance remain active even after the conflict has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n