Despite the Vietnam War ending 50 years ago, the legacy of unexploded ordnance remains a significant danger in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Thousands have died or been injured due to these remnants of war, and clearing efforts funded by the U.S. are at risk after the suspension of global mine-clearing programs, following cuts to foreign aid. Experts warn that this halt may lead to increased casualties as demining operations are disrupted. Vietnam's officials asserted the ongoing impacts of the war are still felt today, exacerbated by funding pauses for vital cleanup initiatives.
Somebody is going to walk into a minefield that should have been cleared this week, boom.
The long-term effects of the funding pause are unclear, but some experts warned of deadly consequences, particularly in places strewn with land mines.
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