Landmine use has significantly increased in Myanmar as conflict has spread after the military’s seizure of power in February 2021

Myanmar overtook Syria last year to become the country with the highest number of people killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, a report has found.

Research released by the International Campaign to Ban Landmines warned of extensive use of landmines across Myanmar following conflict that erupted after the 2021 military coup, with casualties recorded in every state and region except for Naypyidaw, the country’s heavily fortified capital and centre of military power.