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Croatia Declares Mine-Free Status After Decades of Conflict

4/8/2026

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Croatia declared itself mine-free in 2026, ending a decades-long landmine threat from the 1991 conflict.
The 1991 conflict left more than 200 dead and 400 injured by landmines.
Davorin Cetin, a Croatian survivor, urges mental health support for victims despite progress.
Juraj Pievac, a Croatian survivor, recalls the loss of his wife and brother to a mine explosion.

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Story summary

Croatia declared itself mine-free in 2026, ending a decades-long landmine threat from the 1991 conflict.
The 1991 conflict left more than 200 dead and 400 injured by landmines.
Davorin Cetin, a Croatian survivor, urges mental health support for victims despite progress.
Juraj Pievac, a Croatian survivor, recalls the loss of his wife and brother to a mine explosion.