Roger Arnold

Cambodia Female Deminer

After a Chinese Type 72 mine is found. Sokhon's supervisor, Im Samkul, prepares demolition equipment, delicately placing 100 grams of TNT explosive on it. 4 deminers begin announcing on loud speakers to surrounding villagers: "We would like to inform you all who are working near our minefield. We will conduct a demolition shortly. Please evacuate from the area!" ..On a hill 100 meters away farmers harvesting cassava disappear out of sight. Then Sokhon's supervisor connects black demolition wire to a detonator switch. He blows 3 long whistles followed by 3 short ones. Then he presses the detonator triggering an ear shattering explosion that booms across the valley. .(Sokhon pictured in background)

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After a Chinese Type 72 mine is found. Sokhon's supervisor, Im Samkul, prepares demolition equipment, delicately placing 100 grams of TNT explosive on it. 4 deminers begin announcing on loud speakers to surrounding villagers: "We would like to inform you all who are working near our minefield. We will conduct a demolition shortly. Please evacuate from the area!" ..On a hill 100 meters away farmers harvesting cassava disappear out of sight. Then Sokhon's supervisor connects black demolition wire to a detonator switch. He blows 3 long whistles followed by 3 short ones. Then he presses the detonator triggering an ear shattering explosion that booms across the valley. .(Sokhon pictured in background)