In Colombia, the use of landmines has increased in areas around coca plants affecting mostly National Police officers and civilians engaged in manual eradication activity. A growing number of victims have been severely wounded in the fight against narcotrafficking and terrorism, losing arms and legs.
Military service members represent around 70% of Colombian landmine victims. Landmine victims increased 300% in 2018 compared to 2017.
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