Myanmar's ongoing civil war continues to inflict casualties on civilian families, with land mines proving particularly devastating in rural areas. Bu Ri, who lost a leg to a mine decades ago, has watched six additional family members suffer similar injuries or death from explosive devices in recent years.

The proliferation of land mines reflects the broader deterioration of security conditions since Myanmar's military coup in 2021. Armed conflict between military forces and opposition groups has intensified across multiple regions, leaving behind dangerous explosive remnants that continue to harm civilians long after fighting moves elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the crisis has created opportunities for exploitation of vulnerable populations seeking to escape the violence. Students from war-torn Myanmar report being defrauded by schemes promising educational opportunities in Finland, according to recent interviews.

These students paid money for programs that allegedly failed to deliver the promised educational services or legal status abroad. The scams highlight how conflict-affected populations become targets for fraudulent schemes as they seek alternatives to remaining in dangerous conditions.

The dual challenges of ongoing violence at home and exploitation abroad illustrate the complex difficulties facing Myanmar's civilian population more than two years after the military seized power from the elected government.