Six Killed in UXO Accidents During 2025 as Clearance Operations Continue

2026-02-13 - 06:59

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) remains one of the top problems facing Laos, claiming six lives in 2025, according to officials, as clearance operations continue across the country. In 2025, 15 accidents were recorded, resulting in 25 casualties, 19 injured and six dead. Despite ongoing clearance efforts, the threat persists. In 2026 so far, two accidents have