AKP Phnom Penh, August 15, 2025 -- Cambodia remains steadfast in its commitment to clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs), a deadly legacy of past civil wars, in order to provide safe land for its people.

According to the latest report from the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), between 1992 and July 2025, Cambodia cleared a total of 3,439 square kilometres of land for agricultural, infrastructure, and community use—including homes, villages, schools, and health centres—benefiting more than 10 million people.

During this 33-year period, more than 1.20 million anti-personnel mines, approximately 26,700 anti-tank mines, and over 3.22 million explosive remnants of war (ERWs) were found and destroyed.

From January to July 2025 alone, 141 square kilometres of mine-contaminated land were cleared, resulting in the removal and destruction of 6,405 anti-personnel mines, 125 anti-tank mines, and 25,845 ERWs.

As a result of these sustained efforts, the number of casualties has dropped sharply—from 4,320 in 1996 to just 49 in 2024, the report noted.

With strong support from former Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and current Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Cambodia has, since 2022, declared 15 capital and provincial territories mine-free. These include Stung Treng, Kep, Prey Veng, Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk, Kandal, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kampot, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Speu, Mondulkiri, and Kratie.

Cambodia has also elevated its international profile by contributing troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions. To date, 9,199 Cambodian personnel have been deployed to countries including Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Chad, Lebanon, Cyprus, Mali, the Central African Republic, and Yemen. Missions in Syria, Chad, Cyprus, and Yemen have already been successfully completed.

By Heng Panha