We are in an era of destruction. And we are in a time of significant progress in building a less violent and cruel world. Landmines reached their peak during the second half of the 20th century. A cheap weapon, easy to transport and use for regular armies or irregular groups. In a context of change (from major wars between states to conflicts within a single border involving many armed groups), landmines were intended as a way to terrorize the civilian population. enemy. Not only did it cause deaths but also many seriously injured and maimed people. In the height of cruelty, mines were even designed with bright colors so that children would approach them, thinking they were a butterfly or a small animal, and explode them.