Cambodia still suffers from landmines and ERW
Cambodian is still suffering from landmines and Explosive Remnants of
War (ERW), said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in his message on the
occasion of the National Mine Awareness Day (February 24).
Cambodian is still suffering from landmines and Explosive Remnants of
War (ERW), said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in his message on the
occasion of the National Mine Awareness Day (February 24).
Mines and ERW are still a main obstacle for Cambodia’s reconstruction and development, therefore the Cambodian government has regarded this issue as the ninth Cambodian Millennium Development Goal, Hun Sen was quoted by the Cambodian News Agency AKP as saying on February 22.
According to the leader, his country has cleared over 900 square kilometres from mines and ERW with the support from international communities, local authorities and development partners. As a result, the number of victims was reduced from over 4,000 in 1996 to 185 in 2012.
However, mines and ERW are still a major challenge for the Cambodian people, especially those living in the most affected areas, estimated at about 1,700 square kilometres, he noted.-VNA
Mines and ERW are still a main obstacle for Cambodia’s reconstruction and development, therefore the Cambodian government has regarded this issue as the ninth Cambodian Millennium Development Goal, Hun Sen was quoted by the Cambodian News Agency AKP as saying on February 22.
According to the leader, his country has cleared over 900 square kilometres from mines and ERW with the support from international communities, local authorities and development partners. As a result, the number of victims was reduced from over 4,000 in 1996 to 185 in 2012.
However, mines and ERW are still a major challenge for the Cambodian people, especially those living in the most affected areas, estimated at about 1,700 square kilometres, he noted.-VNA
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