PDFs low tech minesweeping in Myanmar
This footage shows members of the Chaung U People's Defense Force (PDF) removing mines in Ahnaukywar. The mines were allegedly left by pro-government forces after a recent raid. The term "minesweeping" is literal here as a man uses a broom and knives to expose the charges, which resemble M14 "Toe Popper" mines. While the broom's brush technically isn't likely to exert enough pressure to activate the mines, it's still more of a risk than most people would be prepared to take, given the risk of missing one. Human remains were also found during the sweep, which will necessitate discretion in viewing the footage. They were supposedly civilian remains, but no further information on them was given. The Burmese people are going to be digging up mines and bones for a long, long time.
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