Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of 2025, including over 16,000 cluster munitions, across 14 provinces. But despite this progress, the danger remains, particularly for children.
Between January and June, seven UXO-related accidents resulted in eight serious injuries, including four fatalities, with children...
On 3 May, a 500-pound bomb was detonated in Soplao village, Huameuang district, Houaphanh Province.
The device, identified as an MK82—a type of aerial bomb...
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Radio Free Asia (RFA) has terminated its Lao language service after 27 years of operation, initiating a cascade of shutdowns that will eliminate half...
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Laos' exports to the United States are expected to face significant impacts following the recently announced tariff increases, prompting the Lao government to seek...