Croatia declared free of landmines after 31 years
Summary
Croatia is officially declared free of landmines after 31 years, with removal of about 107,000 mines and 407,000 unexploded ordnance at a cost of around 1.2 billion euros. The announcement fulfills Ottawa Convention obligations and highlights benefits to safety, rural development, farmland, and tourism, while honoring those who lost their lives in the demining efforts.