The cost of clearing them more than a hundred times as much does not enter into the guerrilla's equation. The mine disposal experts meticulously search the minefields on their knees, wearing special protective clothing. Every mine they find is dismantled. It is a dangerous job that demands enormous concentration. It's not a very popular job either, for every year there are casualties.
Progress is slow.
We estimate that only five percent of landmines have been cleared. We are very happy with all the assistance we receive from other countries, like the experts from the Dutch Explosives Clearance Unit. A Cambodian exercise book. On the front cover the bunny warns against playing with explosives . They show different types of mines, bombs and other explosives.