Myanmar Tops Global Landmine Casualties in 2023

A surge in landmine use following Myanmar's 2021 military coup has led to the highest recorded casualties worldwide, surpassing Syria.

The Landmine Monitor 2024 report recorded 1,003 casualties in Myanmar, though actual numbers may be significantly higher due to underreporting.
Both the military junta and resistance groups in Myanmar have been deploying landmines extensively, affecting civilians across the country.
Civilians, including children, accounted for 84% of global landmine casualties in 2023, with Myanmar seeing the highest numbers.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines highlights the lack of comprehensive medical surveillance in Myanmar, complicating accurate casualty reporting.
Global landmine casualties rose to over 5,700 in 2023, with significant impacts also reported in Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.