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Pakistan floods lead to landmine risk

The International Red Cross says floodwaters in Pakistan have dislodged and carried landmines to areas previously deemed safe or de-mined, increasing risks to the population.

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An official says since the beginning of the floods, three children, a woman and a man have been severely wounded by landmines in disaster-hit regions.

In one case, a woman's leg was blown off after she stepped on a mine while collecting firewood in places she used to go to before the devastating floods.


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