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CMAC reports 14,397 hectares cleared and over 43,000 mines and ordnance found in 10 months

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CMAC reported clearing 14,397 hectares and finding 43,916 mines and unexploded ordnance in January–October 2025, alongside risk education and hazardous-area surveys.

On November 15, 2025, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) published its January–October 2025 mine and explosive remnants of war clearance results through its official Facebook channel. The report was presented by Minister Delegate and CMAC Director-General Heng Ratana.

According to the report, CMAC achieved important results under its general operational plan. In 10 months it cleared 14,397 hectares of hazardous land and found 43,916 mines and items of unexploded ordnance.

CMAC also delivered 21,788 mine and explosive remnants of war risk education activities. Household outreach reached 1,052,438 households, with a total of 2,220,950 people receiving information.

In areas affected by historical border conflict in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, CMAC held more than 230 explosive-remnants risk education activities involving nearly 400,000 people.

The director-general also described surveys and hazardous-area marking. Surveys had been completed in 66 of 77 identified affected villages, while work continued in 11 frontline villages. In total, 3,586 evidence cases were found, confirming 1,754 minefield plots covering 1,093 square kilometres.

CMAC would continue its duties to ensure public safety and contribute to national development.

By: Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television

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