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  • Metal hunter Mr. Khamlek at Phonsavan Hospital one day after witnessesing his friend Mr. Pai die from trying to open a bomb near Phou Vieng, Laos, July 7, 2004.  He denied knowing Mr.Pai claiming to be an innocent passerby, hoping to claim relief assistance for those injured accidentally.  Those whose intentionally contact bombs are not elgible for assistance.  His friends and neighbors said he and Mr. Pai were close friends and that he had actually talked his friend, a retired bomb dissassembler, into trying to open the bomb for $15.
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  • Metal hunter Mr. Khamlek at Phonsavan Hospital one day after witnessesing his friend Mr. Pai die from trying to open a bomb near Phou Vieng, Laos, July 7, 2004.  He denied knowing Mr.Pai claiming to be an innocent passerby, hoping to claim relief assistance for those injured accidentally.  Those whose intentionally contact bombs are not elgible for assistance.  His friends and neighbors said he and Mr. Pai were close friends and that he had actually talked his friend, a retired bomb dissassembler, into trying to open the bomb for $15.
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  • Children search for live bombs and bomb scrap on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.  Many UXO accidents in Laos are now caused by scrap metal hunters intentionally contacting and trying to open live bombs to sell...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_45.jpg
  • A pile of 20, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  Cluster bombs like these are extremely dangerous and can explode with the slightest movement.  When detonated each bomb has hundreds of metal pellets that fire out at ballistic speed.  The women disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition using TNT and C4 explosives...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Members of Mines Advisory Group female demining team uncover a piece of bomb scrap.  Clearing sites is pains taking and time consuming work with millions of bomb fragments buried next to live bombs...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_48.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, Technician, Vonekham Dalavong, age 29, uses a metal detector to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  She and her partner, Sia, said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.. .The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_06.jpg
  • A pile of 20, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  Cluster bombs like these are extremely dangerous and can explode with the slightest movement.  When detonated each bomb has hundreds of metal pellets that fire out at ballistic speed.  The women disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition using TNT and C4 explosives...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • A man in a field of bomb craters in Ban Kay, Laos.  Much of Laos looks like a pastoral moonscape.  30 years later nothing grows these craters, which are a prime source of bomb fragment for scrap metal hunters.  2,000 - 3,000 lb fragmentation bombs are said to have created these craters.  The US dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it one of the most heavily bombed countries in world history.
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  • Members of Mines Advisory Group female demining team uncover a piece of bomb scrap.  Clearing sites is pains taking and time consuming work with millions of bomb fragments buried next to live bombs...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Children eye bomb scrap in the back of a scrap buyers truck.  Many of the bombs are live cluster bombs disassembled at huge risk.  Many UXO accidents in Laos are now caused by scrap metal hunters intentionally contacting and trying to open live bombs to sell...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20, prepares to detonate 76, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  She disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition using TNT and C4 explosives.  ..Cluster bombs like these are extremely dangerous and can explode with the slightest movement.  When detonated each bomb has hundreds of metal pellets that fire out at ballistic speed. ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Somma Phalangsy, age 33 (left), Phet Senthavisouk (center), and Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20 (right), look at a pile of 20, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  Cluster bombs like these are extremely dangerous and can explode with the slightest movement.  When detonated each bomb has hundreds of metal pellets that fire out at ballistic speed.  Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20 (right) disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition using TNT and C4 explosives...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group, Technician, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19, scales a farmers fence with a metal detector to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  Sia and her partner Vonekham said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_13.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, Technician, Vonekham Dalavong, age 29, uses a metal detector to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  She and her partner, Sia, said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world..   .The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • In a village on the Ho Chi Minh Trail a young child looks out the window of his home constructed entirely from American cluster bomb casings.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_44.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, Technician, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19, uses a metal detector to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  Sia and her partner Vonekham said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_15.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, Technicians, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19 (left) and Vonekham Dalavong, age 29 (right), scale a farmers fence with a metal detector to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  Sia and Vonekham said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world..   .The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_12.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, female Technician, Bouakham Keophomma, age 19, marks an area for bomb clearance with rope...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  .The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world...The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_11.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, Technician, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19, uses a metal detector to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  Sia and her partner Vonekham said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group ladies demining team walk past a huge bomb crater probably from a large US fragmentation bomb in Nong Het, Laos.  ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
    Laos Womens Demining_17.jpg
  • Mines Advisory Group, Technicians, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19 (left) and Vonekham Dalavong, age 29 (right), use a metal detector and shovel to uncover live bombs hidden in the soil.  Sia and Vonekham said, "The first time we found a bomb we were afraid.  But we have good training and team work.  We have found many bombs, now it is just normal.  But, if we see a snake - we drop everything and run!" ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Bomb casings decorate the entrance to a guest house in Phonsavan, Laos.  Many bombs from the secret war have been used for building products and creative products like air compressors.  Approximately 90 million cluster bombs were dropped on Laos and 10 to 30 percent of them failed to arm properly and never exploded.  Countless cluster and big bombs are still in the ground waiting to detonate in Laos.  Approximately 13 thousand people in Laos have been killed or maimed as victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) since the war ceased.
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  • Willi Kubirske, Technical Field Manager, for Mines Advisory Group (MAG) holds a US cluster bomb at the MAG office in Phonsavan, Laos.  Approximately 90 million cluster bombs were dropped on Laos and 10 to 30 percent of them failed to arm properly and never exploded.  Countless cluster and big bombs are still in the ground waiting to detonate in Laos.  Approximately 13 thousand people in Laos have been killed or maimed as victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) since the war ceased.  ***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***      *** Local Caption *** ***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***
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  • The 16th century Buddha at Wat Phia Wat is almost all that is left of the ancient capital of Xieng Khuang, Laos.  The Buddha is missing part of its right arm and is scared by bomb scrapnel.  The temple that once covered it was blown up.  In 1969 between 1,500 and 2,500 structures were flattened in the town and surrounding area by fierce air to ground fighting in US Operation "Rain Dance."  The town and temple was reported to be occupied by communist insurgents mostly comprised of large heavily armed concentrations of North Vietnamese Army invading Laos.
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  • Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20, reacts to a controlled demolition she ignited.  She admitted, "Just after the large explosion I am very happy because if there is a misfire then I have to go and inspect what is wrong.  At that time it is very dangerous.  But so far I never have a misfire."..She detonated 76, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  She disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition using TNT and C4 explosives.  It took the team 7 days to clear 14,352 sq meters...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Sia Thorthongyer, age 20, visits her supervisor, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) women's Team Leader, Peng Souvanthon, age 26, with her 2 day old son and 6 year old daughter at home.  Even at 8 months pregnant she worked in remote Nong Het field locations clearing bombs up until the day she gave birth. ..She says, "I'm happy to have helped my village and made it more safe for farming."  And when asked about competing with the MAG men's demining teams she says "Yes, if the men clear 2,000 sq m of land per day, then we women want to do even more."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270,000 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.  ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages. ..***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group female Technician, Douangmala Suansython, age 21, warns villagers to clear the area before the ladies team set of a controled demolition of 76 cluster bombs.  ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20, prepares the last steps connecting the firing device to the black firing wire.  She admitted, "Just after the large explosion I am very happy because if there is a misfire then I have to go and inspect what is wrong.  At that time it is very dangerous.  But so far I never have a misfire."..She detonated 76, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  She disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition using TNT and C4 explosives.  It took the team 7 days to clear 14,352 sq meters...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20, carefully prepares a red detonation cord along with TNT and C4 explosives to detonate 76, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  She disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition.  ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Sompong, age 15 (center right), shows the wounds to his arm and leg when he and his brother tried to open a Russian 37mm anti-aircraft shell.  His cousin Soy Kiengphaserth, age 21 (center left), works in the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) female team.  She and the team found him on their way home from work and rushed him to the hospital while he was treated by a MAG Medic on the way.  Sompong's mother, Mone (far right), said, "If not for MAG they might not have survived."..Many accidents occur in Laos when people try to open live weapons to sell the explosives and scrap metal. ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Men from the Mines Advisory Group wash in the river same as the ladies team.  The women working in Khammuan Province live in tents working in remote locations with no electricity, showers or toilets.  They wash in the river and use the forest as a latrine. They work in 4 week cycles, with 3 weeks straight working and one week off to return home and see family.  The girls joked, "We are more afraid of the leaches, because they will chase you, but the bombs they don't move."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group, Technicians, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19 (left) and Vonekham Dalavong, age 29 (right), take their dangerous jobs seriously, but find humor is sometimes the best way to avoid stress.  They joke about the perils of 12 women trying to share one bathroom in the morning.  Sia said, "Sometimes we are all standing crossed legged in the que pounding on the door yelling emergency with threats for who ever is in the bathroom.  Sometimes we just run to a bush."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group, Technicians, Souksavanh Thongtimahaxay, age 23, and , Vienglada Siladeth, age 46, unpack their metal detectors and prepare to search for unexploded ordinance (UXO)...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  .The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.. .The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Somma Phalangsy, age 33, supervises as Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20, carefully prepares a red detonation cord along with TNT and C4 explosives to detonate 76, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  She disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition.  ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Female Deputy Team Leader, Phisamai Linsaiyoum, age 20, carefully prepares a red detonation cord along with TNT and C4 explosives to detonate 76, BLU 26 cluster bombs, laying buried in the dirt after being located by one of the Mines Advisory Group ladies teams.  She disposed of the bombs without moving them in a controled demolition.  ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group (MAG) women's team in Nong Het, Laos...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group (MAG) women's Team Leader, Peng Souvanthon, age 26, with her 2 day old son and 6 year old daughter at home.  Even at 8 months pregnant she worked in remote Nong Het field locations clearing bombs up until the day she gave birth. ..She says, "I'm happy to have helped my village and made it more safe for farming."  And when asked about competing with the MAG men's demining teams she says "Yes, if the men clear 2,000 sq m of land per day, then we women want to do even more."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270,000 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.  ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages. ..***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • A member of Mines Advisory Group female team, prepares papaya salad.  The women working in Khammuan Province live in tents working in remote locations with no electricity, showers or toilets.  They wash in the river and use the forest as a latrine. They work in 4 week cycles, with 3 weeks straight working and one week off to return home and see family.  The girls joked, "We are more afraid of the leaches, because they will chase you, but the bombs they don't move."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Members from the Mines Advisory Group female team unload their gear at their field location.  The women working in Khammuan Province live in tents working in remote locations with no electricity, showers or toilets.  They wash in the river and use the forest as a latrine. They work in 4 week cycles, with 3 weeks straight working and one week off to return home and see family.  The girls joked, "We are more afraid of the leaches, because they will chase you, but the bombs they don't move."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Phet Senthavisouk, from Mines Advisory Group, stands next to a Russian Surface To Air Missle (SAM) that killed several villagers who found it in the forest.  The majority of deaths caused by unexploded ordinance (UXO) in Laos now are due to people intentionally contacting the weapons to sell for scrap metal.  ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Part of the ladies team enjoy a lunch of sticky rice, soup, and fresh vegetables, with friends from the regional office. ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group (MAG) women's team unload and prepare for work in Nong Het, Laos...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Members of one of the female demining teams take a break from the sun in Khammuan Province, Laos...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Members of one of the female demining teams in Khammuan Province, Laos...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Sompong, age 15, shows the wounds to his arm and leg when he and his brother tried to open a Russian 37mm anti-aircraft shell.  His cousin Soy Kiengphaserth, age 21, works in the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) female team.  She and the team found him on their way home from work and rushed him to the hospital while he was treated by a MAG Medic on the way.  Sompong's mother, Mone, said, "If not for MAG they might not have survived."..Many accidents occur in Laos when people try to open live weapons to sell the explosives and scrap metal. ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group, ladies Technicians, prepare their metal detectors to search for unexploded ordinance (UXO)...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  .The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world...The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Thipapon Phaonthai from the Mines Advisory Group female team hangs her clothes to dry.  The women working in Khammuan Province live in tents working in remote locations with no electricity, showers or toilets.  They wash in the river and use the forest as a latrine. They work in 4 week cycles, with 3 weeks straight working and one week off to return home and see family.  The girls joked, "We are more afraid of the leaches, because they will chase you, but the bombs they don't move."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Khanthong Donsenvong from the Mines Advisory Group female team hangs her clothes to dry.  The women working in Khammuan Province live in tents working in remote locations with no electricity, showers or toilets.  They wash in the river and use the forest as a latrine. They work in 4 week cycles, with 3 weeks straight working and one week off to return home and see family.  The girls joked, "We are more afraid of the leaches, because they will chase you, but the bombs they don't move."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group, Technicians, Sia Thorthongyer, age 19 (left) and Vonekham Dalavong, age 29 (right), take their dangerous jobs seriously, but find humor is sometimes the best way to avoid stress.  They joke about the perils of 12 women trying to share one bathroom in the morning.  Sia said, "Sometimes we are all standing crossed legged in the que pounding on the door yelling emergency with threats for who ever is in the bathroom.  Sometimes we just run to a bush."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group (MAG) women's team unload and prepare for work in Nong Het, Laos.  On the roof helping them unload is their male driver, Sivone Dathvongsone, age 42, says "I am proud to be the only man in the womens team."  ....Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Mines Advisory Group (MAG) women's Team Leader, Peng Souvanthon, age 26, with her 2 day old son and 6 year old daughter at home.  Even at 8 months pregnant she worked in remote Nong Het field locations clearing bombs up until the day she gave birth. ..She says, "I'm happy to have helped my village and made it more safe for farming."  And when asked about competing with the MAG men's demining teams she says "Yes, if the men clear 2,000 sq m of land per day, then we women want to do even more."..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270,000 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.  ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages. ..***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Saiyasouk Buakeo, age 24, from the Mines Advisory Group female team shows a bamboo shoot she found as food in the forest.  Laos is a poor country with few jobs.  The women are well paid by Laos standards and are given a food allowance.  However, many of their family members often depend on their income so they find creative ways to save money locating food in the forest.  They are also paid in US Dollars which has declined significantly over the last year affecting their income...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Khankheo Soukvilay, age 21, uses a shovel to uncover live weapons buried in the soil...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • A novice monk stands outside his temple next to the wing of an American aircraft that was shot down.  Writting on the wing states, "This plane was shot down by a Vietnamese soldier April 15, 1967...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • A bucket of snails caught in the river by the Mines Advisory Group female demining team.  Laos is a poor country with few jobs.  The women are well paid by Laos standards and are given a food allowance.  However, many of their family members often depend on their income so they find creative ways to save money locating food in the forest.  They are also paid in US Dollars which have declined significantly over the last year affecting their income...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.  The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world. ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Part of the ladies team enjoy a lunch of sticky rice, soup, and fresh vegetables, with friends from the regional office.   ..Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury..The US Military dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs on Laos making it, per capita, the most heavily bombed country in the world.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Khankheo Soukvilay, age 21, Technician, "I applied for this job because my sister [Vilaphan] is the team leader and I heard how much she liked working here. Sometimes I worry that she is watching to see if I am working hard enough! But when we are working we become team mates, so it is the same as working with the other women here."...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Peng Souvanthon, age 26, Team Leader, with her 2 day old son and 6 year old daughter at home.  Even at 8 months pregnant she worked in remote Nong Het field locations clearing bombs up until the day she gave birth..."I used to be a farmer. My background is useful because even if the weather conditions are difficult I can still do my job. At that time my husband and I had no cash income so it was hard to look after our baby. So when MAG was recruiting VAC (Village Assisted Clearance) team members, I applied. At first I cut vegetation, then I was trained to use a detector. The technical field manager saw I had progressed and encouraged me to apply to become a technician. I passed the test. Then after a while I was promoted to deputy team leader and now team leader. My family are very proud, and I am happy! I enjoy managing things - the team members, the equipment and the site. And I remember everything I have learned during the training. To ge a good team leader you must show your love for your team members. You must discuss everything with them, and carefully go through the workplan with them each day. And you must help anyone who has difficulties."...Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, between 90 and 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30%.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.   ..The women of Mines Advisory Group (MAG) work everyday under dangerous conditions removing unexploded ordinance (UXO) from fields and villages...***All photographs of MAG's work must include (either on the photo or right next to it) the credit as follows:  Mine clearance by MAG (Reg. charity)***.
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  • Two young boys in front of their home sit on bombs left over from the US and Vietnamese secret war in Phou Vieng, Laos.  The boy are sitting on a 2,000 lb. bomb.  The other bomb is a 750 lb. bomb.  The invading North Vietnamese Army destroyed the historic town in nearby Muang Sui.
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  • Mr. Boonmi with his bomb compressor made from a US 750 lb framentation bomb left over from the US and Vietnamese secret war in Phou Vieng, Laos.  He dismantled the live bomb which uses a Russian rocket propelled grenade for a carburetor.  The invading North Vietnamese Army destroyed the historic town in nearby Muang Sui.
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  • Marie Claire Reportage feature story - Female bomb clearance team in Laos working for Mines Advisory Group (MAG).  ....Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, approximately 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30 percent.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.....
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  • Marie Claire Reportage feature story - Female bomb clearance team in Laos working for Mines Advisory Group (MAG).  ....Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, approximately 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30 percent.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.....
    Female Bomb Team Marie Claire-2.jpg
  • Marie Claire Reportage feature story - Female bomb clearance team in Laos working for Mines Advisory Group (MAG).  ....Laos was part of a "Secret War", waged within its borders primarily by the USA and North Vietnam.  Many left over weapons supplied by China and Russia continue to kill.  However, approximately 270 million fist size cluster bombs were dropped on Laos by the USA, with a failure rate up to 30 percent.  Millions of live cluster bombs still contaminate large areas of Laos causing death and injury.....
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  • The Beijing News - page featuring US weapons converted to other uses like planters, boats and satelite dishes.   The USA dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs on Laos during the "Secret War" in Laos, which was waged as part of America's involvement in Vietnam.  The large picture is of a boy with a hammer standing next to a bomb bell used to call meetings in his village in Xieng Khouang Province.  The bomb bell is made from a US 750 lb Mk-117 bomb.
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  • The Beijing News - page featuring US weapons converted to other uses like planters, boats and satelite dishes.   The USA dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs on Laos during the "Secret War" in Laos, which was waged as part of America's involvement in Vietnam.  The large picture is of a boy with a hammer standing next to a bomb bell used to call meetings in his village in Xieng Khouang Province.  The bomb bell is made from a US 750 lb Mk-117 bomb.
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  • A shop made from metal in O'Chheukrom village is a sign of increasing prosperity compared to huts made from bamboo and palm leaves.  ...On August 21, 2006, Sokhon and her team started demining O'Chheukrom village. "One of the areas we cleared was where I used to go to collect water with my daughter every day. We found mines everywhere. That was scary", says Sokhon.   By April 5, 2007 the village was finally free of land mines.  69,379 square meters of land was rendered safe.  Sokhon's MAG team found 405 mines, 64 bombs (unexploded ordnance) and 164,213 pieces of fragmentation.  Villagers started farming the area without fear, bringing a sense of relief and prosperity to the community.  ..
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  • Paris Match - Post conflict Laos showing the left over effects of the massive US bombing campaign during the "Secret War."
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  • Days Japan - Post conflict Laos showing the left over effects of the massive US bombing campaign during the "Secret War."
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  • A sign in O'Chheukrom village noting how many land mines were removed by Sokhon's MAG team...On August 21, 2006, Sokhon and her team started demining O'Chheukrom village. "One of the areas we cleared was where I used to go to collect water with my daughter every day. We found mines everywhere. That was scary", says Sokhon.   By April 5, 2007 the village was finally free of land mines.  69,379 square meters of land was rendered safe.  Sokhon's MAG team found 405 mines, 64 bombs (unexploded ordnance) and 164,213 pieces of fragmentation.  Villagers started farming the area without fear, bringing a sense of relief and prosperity to the community.  ..
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  • Malalai Joya has been an outspoken critic of US and NATO policies in Afghanistan especially aerial bombing and warlords supported by the coalition.  She spends most days surrounded by supporters and armed guards in numerous safe houses in Afghanistan.  Joya electrified the nation in 2003 when she spoke out in the Afghan Parliament against warlords and criminals in the government.  She was suspended for this insult even though some fellow Parliamentarians who called for her to be raped and killed remain in government.  Joya has survived four assassination attempts and Human Rights Watch has called for her reinstatement to Parliament.
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  • Paris Match - Post conflict Laos showing the left over effects of the massive US bombing campaign during the "Secret War."
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  • Days Japan - Post conflict Laos showing the left over effects of the massive US bombing campaign during the "Secret War."
    Days Japan 1.jpg
  • Sokhon with a co worker and village leader survey an area she helped clear of landmine at O'Chheukrom village...On August 21, 2006, Sokhon and her team started demining O'Chheukrom village. "One of the areas we cleared was where I used to go to collect water with my daughter every day. We found mines everywhere. That was scary", says Sokhon.   By April 5, 2007 the village was finally free of land mines.  69,379 square meters of land was rendered safe.  Sokhon's MAG team found 405 mines, 64 bombs (unexploded ordnance) and 164,213 pieces of fragmentation.  Villagers started farming the area without fear, bringing a sense of relief and prosperity to the community.
    Cambodia Female Deminer_51.jpg
  • A young girl farming in Phonsavan, Laos.  Most of Laos consists of rural subsistance farmers.  Digging in soil heavily contaminated with bombs is a constant threat to life for farmers in the region.
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