The central province of Quang Tri, which has the greatest amount of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the country, is working to clear about 3,000ha of land each year to become the first Vietnamese locality to be safe from UXO accidents by 2025.
The central province of Quang Tri had cleared more than 9,100 ha of land contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO) as of mid-April, helping ensure safety for residents and promoting socio-economic development.
A ceremony was held in Dong Ha city, the central province of Quang Tri, on April 4 to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
A ceremony was held in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh, on March 31 in response to International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (April 4).
The Prime Minister has instructed relevant agencies to take comprehensive measures to minimise damage and injuries caused by unexploded ordnance (UXO).
A chapter of the Vietnam Bomb and Mine Action Support Association was set up in Da Nang city to step up efforts in dealing with unexploded ordnance consequences in the heavily contaminated locality.
A total of 79 accidents caused by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left by the war were recorded in Cambodia in the first eight months of this year, down 39 percent against the same period last year.
As many as 39 accidents caused by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left by the
war were recorded in Cambodia in the first three months of this
year, down 35 percent against the same period last year, according to
the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA).
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