New Phase of UXO Clearance Project Begins in Khammuan
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(The Star) The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has launched Phase VIII of a project to survey and clean up the effects of cluster bombs in Bualapha district, Khammuan province.
The project is implemented by MAG with funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway of US$1,593,068.
A ceremony to launch the project, which involves an integrated survey and clearance of cluster munitions, took place in Bualapha district last week. The event was attended by the Head of the Foreign Department in Khammuan province, Sikhai Khamsavath, Acting Director of MAG Laos, Portia Stratton, and other officials.