Quang Tri mobilises resources to settle post-war landmines

VIETNAM + / Vietnam News Agency

VNA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 – 9:45:00

Unexploded bombs and mines found in Quang Tri province (Photo: VNA)

Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri has mobilised more than 20 projects and non-project aid packages worth over 4 million USD in the first nine months of the year to address the lingering consequences of bombs and mines left by wars across the locality.

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) from the UK has agreed to provide an additional 2.5 million USD for their mine and bomb clearance programme in the province. The money will be used to fund the sixth phase of the programme, to be carried out from August 2018 to July 2021. The programme is expected to benefit 12,400 residents.

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