Summary
The United States will grant $675,000 to Cambodia for demining efforts after previously pausing such aid. Cambodia has many unexploded mines from past conflicts, which have caused numerous deaths and injuries. The new funding will support mine removal operations until April 2026.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is providing $675,000 to help clear land mines in Cambodia.
- Cambodia has between 4 to 6 million unexploded mines from conflicts ending in 1998.
- Nearly 20,000 people have died, and 45,000 have been injured by these mines.
- The U.S. has given over $220 million for demining in Cambodia since 1993.
- The Cambodian Mine Action Center and Norwegian People’s Aid work with the U.S. on demining.
- A previous U.S. aid freeze was waived, allowing a $6.36 million aid package to continue.
- The new grant is for operations from November through April 2026.
- Cambodia has denied allegations of planting new mines along the Thailand border.
