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Declassified Images Propel Cambodia Toward Mine-Free Future

4/30/2025

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Declassified U.S. military satellite images are transforming mine clearance in Cambodia, where over 10 million mines from past conflicts still pose dangers. The HALO Trust utilizes these images to pinpoint hazardous zones, contributing to the impressive clearance of 1,200 square miles since the 1990s. With 180 square miles left, the goal is a mine-free Cambodia by 2030.

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Story summary

Declassified U.S. military satellite images are transforming mine clearance in Cambodia, where over 10 million mines from past conflicts still pose dangers. The HALO Trust utilizes these images to pinpoint hazardous zones, contributing to the impressive clearance of 1,200 square miles since the 1990s. With 180 square miles left, the goal is a mine-free Cambodia by 2030.