Reverberations of military violence: explosive remnants of war in the Solomon Islands

Key Points

• The research investigates the effects of military violence, particularly explosive remnants, on the Solomon Islands.
• Qualitative analysis of historical military conflicts
• Field observations of explosive remnants
• Interviews with local communities affected by military violence
• Identified significant presence of unexploded ordnance in populated areas
• Documented environmental degradation linked to past military activities
• Highlighted ongoing humanitarian risks posed by explosive remnants