Darren Cormack

Covid-19 is hampering efforts to clear the world’s mine fields

Landmine clearance in Iraq (Credit: Sean Sutton/MAG)

How has Covid affected your life? For those in the world’s war zones, the impact of the pandemic has been truly devastating. Coronavirus is one of many dangers facing those who have fled violence and bloodshed. It has also left refugees with agonising choices: to remain in lockdown in camps, where resources may become scarce; or to return home, and risk death.

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