Burma: Landmines Kill, Maim and Starve Civilians via
The widespread use of landmines by the Burmese army against civilians to terrorize them and hamper the annual harvest season should cease, Human Rights Watch said today. The Burmese government is the only government in the world that has used antipersonnel mines on a regular basis throughout 2006.
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Papa Wemba, King of Rumba, dressed for the occasion
MAG and UNICEF have had the bright idea of signing up Congolese music legend Papa Wemba as their Ambassador against Landmines.
I have a great video clip of the dapper gent performing Show Me the Way at the ceremony last night, and will seek have permission to show it here, in the name of mine action diplomacy :...