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U.S. Funds $675K for Cambodia's Land Mine Clearance

9/30/2025

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The United States, via the U.S. Embassy, will fund $675,000 for Cambodia demining, November 2025–April 2026.
Cambodia has 4 to 6 million land mines from 1970–1998 conflicts, causing 20,000 deaths and 45,000 injuries.
The United States has contributed over $220 million to demining since 1993.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting mines amid disputes.
China promotes its contributions to Cambodia's demining.

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The United States, via the U.S. Embassy, will fund $675,000 for Cambodia demining, November 2025–April 2026.
Cambodia has 4 to 6 million land mines from 1970–1998 conflicts, causing 20,000 deaths and 45,000 injuries.
The United States has contributed over $220 million to demining since 1993.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting mines amid disputes.
China promotes its contributions to Cambodia's demining.