Cambodian Mine Action Center Celebrates Major Breakthrough in Land Clearance Efforts

• 19 November 2025
• Local News
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) has reported a major breakthrough in its land clearance efforts for 2025.

In the ten months spanning January to October 2025, CMAC operations resulted in the clearance of 14,397 hectares of land contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). During this period, teams discovered and safely removed a total of 43,916 mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). These figures, detailed in a CMAC unit report released on November 15, confirm that clearance activities have significantly exceeded initial targets.

CMAC also maintained a robust public safety and education program, conducting 21,788 mine/UXO awareness training sessions. This outreach successfully educated 2,220,950 participants across 1,052,438 households.

A targeted campaign was held in areas affected by border conflict in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, where CMAC units conducted over 230 education sessions specifically for refugees on the dangers of war remnants, engaging nearly 400,000 individuals.

In its research and labeling work, the CMAC team completed surveys in 66 out of 77 target villages, with work continuing in 11 frontline villages. The team documented 3,586 munitions or evidence sites and mapped munition contamination across 1,093 square kilometers, vital information for planning future clearance priorities.

With the continuous support of both local and international partners, CMAC plans to maintain this momentum, ensuring that the vision of a land free from the threat of landmines becomes a reality. As they look ahead, the focus remains clear: to create a brighter, safer future for Cambodia, where communities can thrive without the fear of unexploded ordnance.

• CMAC
• Mine clearance
• UXO