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Hegseth reverses land mine policy to allow use of controversial weapon

The Trump administration reversed a Biden-era policy that prohibited the use of antipersonnel land mines except on the Korean Peninsula, according to a Dec. 2 document reviewed by The Washington Post.
WTOL

Land mine explosion that wounded Chinese man on Cambodia-Thailand border provokes concerns

BANGKOK(AP) — A Chinese man allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Thailand from Cambodia was injured on Saturday when he stepped on a land mine, the Thai army announced, reiterating its charges ...
Los Angeles Times

Finland’s lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia

HELSINKI — Finland’s parliament voted overwhelmingly to pull out of a major international treaty on antipersonnel land mines Thursday as the Nordic country seeks to boost its defenses against an ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Land mine wounds 3 Thai soldiers days after ceasefire agreement

BANGKOK -- Three Thai soldiers on patrol were wounded Saturday when one stepped on a land mine in territory along the border with Cambodia, Thailand's army announced. The incident came just two days ...