Two Cambodian deminers died on Jan. 16 while removing a mine, highlighting the country's ongoing landmine issue.

Two Cambodian deminers were killed on Jan. 16 while removing an anti-tank mine in Oddar Meanchey province. The incident underscores Cambodia's ongoing struggle with unexploded ordnance from decades of war, which has killed nearly 20,000 and injured about 45,000 since 1998. Despite risks, Cambodian deminers are renowned for their expertise and have even trained others internationally.

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