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In the lush jungles of Laos and Cambodia, or along Vietnam’s winding rivers, millions of unexploded bombs (UXOs) linger like silent time capsules – deadly reminders of a conflict that ended decades ago. These hidden threats continue to claim lives, disrupt farming, and slow progress in communities still healing from the Vietnam War era.
The Invisible War Still Being Fought
Over 20% of Laos' land remains contaminated by cluster munitions and other explosives, according to local NGOs. Farmers tilling rice paddies and kids playing near riverbanks face daily risks. In Vietnam’s Quang Tri province alone, 8,500 people have been killed or injured by UXOs since 1975.
Bomb Squads & Tech to the Rescue
Teams using metal detectors and drones work tirelessly to clear fields. Cambodia’s CMAC demining agency reports destroying 3 million+ explosives since 2020. ‘Every bomb removed means another classroom built or crop planted,’ says Phongsavanh, a Lao clearance specialist.
Healing Through Resilience
From Vietnam’s Reborn Bamboo musical group (made of UXO survivors) to Cambodia’s War Remnants Museum, communities are transforming trauma into art and education. As travel reopens, responsible tourism initiatives now fund clearance efforts – proving hope can bloom even in minefields.
These hidden threats continue to claim lives, disrupt farming, and slow progress in communities still healing from the Vietnam War era.
and kids playing near riverbanks face daily risks. In Vietnam’s Quang Tri province alone, 8,500 people have been killed or injured by UXOs since 1975.
work tirelessly to clear fields. Cambodia’s CMAC demining agency reports destroying 3 million+ explosives since 2020. ‘Every bomb removed means another classroom built or crop planted,’ says Phongsavanh, a Lao clearance specialist.
As travel reopens, responsible tourism initiatives now fund clearance efforts – proving hope can bloom even in minefields.
