Who lays landmines?

Landmines are typically laid by military forces during conflicts to secure territories, control movement, or protect strategic locations. They can also be deployed by non-state actors or insurgent groups as a tactic in asymmetric warfare. Additionally, some countries engage in landmine planting for border security or anti-insurgency operations. However, the use of landmines is heavily regulated under international law due to the humanitarian impact they have on civilian populations.