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    Land-mine casualties show signs of global decline

    Sep 27, 2017 3 minutes
    In the 21st century, vast swaths of land around the world have been cleared of landmines and cluster munitions.

    In January 1997, Diana, princess of Wales, famously walked through an active minefield in Angola to raise awareness of the ongoing threats posed by land mines. During her visit, with the help of a removal expert, Diana detonated one of the remaining mines.

    “One down, 17 million to go,” she said while pushing the button.

    This year marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, a passionate advocate for land-mine

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