14/09/2024 Angola
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”.
The shadows of Angola’s long battles continue to create chaos on the lives of its citizens. Recently, in Luanda, the capital city, a tragic incident occurred where children, mistaking a landmine for a toy, triggered an explosion that killed three and left another critically injured. Such horrifying events are a stark reminder of the dangers that persist, decades after the conflicts that originally scattered these lethal devices across the country. The landmine crisis in Angola is a direct consequence of years of warfare, including the struggle for independence from Portugal (1961–1974) and the subsequent civil war. During these periods, various factions, supported by an uncontrolled influx of arms from international players, heavily mined vast areas of the country. The legacy of these actions is still being felt today, with mines such as the M6, M7, M15, M19, and MK 7, supplied by nations like the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany, continuing to claim lives.
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
Dear editors, Biography of a bomb is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover, the most important aspect is that we work completely non profit, what drives us is raising awerness about this topic. We make use of your pictures and articles, but we need them to put a context in how findings are done. We trust in your understanding. We will (and we always do) cite the source and the author. We thank you for your comprehension
