AKP Phnom Penh, August 29, 2025 --

The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has announced that its demining operations have cleared nearly 90 million square metres of land in the first seven months of 2025, directly benefiting over 200,000 families. 

The newly cleared land is being used for housing, farming, and community development.

During a review meeting in Siem Reap province on Aug. 28 afternoon, CMAC Director General H.E. Heng Ratana detailed the agency's achievements, which include clearing over 550 minefields and safely destroying 27,333 mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Among the munitions found were 5,533 anti-personnel mines, 96 anti-tank mines, 32 aerial bombs, 3,279 cluster munitions, and 18,382 various unexploded ordnance.

CMAC’s commitment to safety extends beyond the field. The organisation’s mine risk education programme has reached more than 1.4 million people nationwide, raising awareness of the dangers posed by these hidden threats.

In a move to enhance efficiency, CMAC has also successfully integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its survey operations. This technology has helped identify 211 new suspected hazardous areas, covering an estimated 39.3 million square metres.

As Cambodia continues its progress, the nation is stepping up to assist others. CMAC has been sharing its training and technical expertise with countries like Ukraine and Colombia, as well some African countries, reinforcing Cambodia’s position as a significant contributor to humanitarian demining efforts worldwide.

By K. Rithy Reak