In Siem Reap, Cambodia, two toddlers were tragically killed by a grenade that detonated near their homes. The grenade, believed to be over 25 years old, was remnants from conflicts in the area dating back to the Khmer Rouge regime. The incident underscores the lingering dangers of unexploded munitions in Cambodia, where millions remain buried since the 1970s. Although demining efforts continue, the legacy of war persists, leading to casualties even in peacetime, as highlighted by officials from the Cambodian Mine Action Center.
"It's a pity because they were too young and they should not have died like this."
"The war is completely over and there is fully peace for more than 25 years, but the blood of the Khmer people continues to flow because of the remnants of land mines and ammunition."
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