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Unexploded WWII bombs from Japan and Allies still kill and injure people in the Solomon Islands, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts with U.S. support.
Decades after World War II, unexploded bombs from Japanese and Allied forces remain buried across the Solomon Islands, posing ongoing dangers to civilians.
Found in homes, schools, and farmland, these remnants—once treated as "backyard fireworks" by children—have caused dozens of deaths and injuries.
The Halo Trust, with U.S. State Department support, has destroyed over 50,000 devices since 2011, primarily American-made, while mapping high-risk zones.
Despite limited resources, efforts are expanding, with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele urging sustained international aid to address the widespread threat.
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Las bombas sin explotar de la Segunda Guerra Mundial de Japón y los Aliados siguen matando e hiriendo a personas en las Islas Salomón, lo que impulsa los esfuerzos de limpieza en curso con el apoyo de Estados Unidos.