The Documentary Podcast Landmines
Jul 19, 2025
Hidden landmines pose an urgent threat in nearly 70 countries, especially war-torn Ukraine, which is becoming one of the most affected regions. The withdrawal of multiple nations from the Ottawa Convention raises alarming concerns about the future of landmine control. Survivors share heart-wrenching stories, revealing the devastating impact on their lives, while brave individuals risk everything to clear these deadly remnants. The podcast highlights the moral imperative for global action and the ongoing fight to defuse the hidden dangers that haunt many communities.
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Devastating Personal Mine Injury
- Ruslana recounts her husband's mine injury causing severe leg damage and potential amputation.
- The psychological toll and prolonged medical struggle devastated their family life.
From Mine Injury to Advocacy
- Kamil Al-Fawachi lost a leg stepping on a mine near the Iran border in 2002 and lost his job as an English teacher.
- He now advocates for disability rights and mine banning in Iraq.
A Survivor's Long Recovery
- Zoran Yesic survived a mine during the Bosnia-Herzegovina war, realizing it was from his own army.
- He struggled psychologically for years to accept living without a leg.