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Update news mine clearance
“People cut up bombs or carry them while driving their motorbikes to sell them as scrap metal. So, we need to teach people to be afraid of unexploded bombs,” said Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh.
The sun was burning hot on the afternoon in early April. Young men and women in khaki uniforms and broad-brimmed hats, with tools and metal detectors in hands, were seen working diligently on the barren land.
The Government spends money to clear bombs and mines. Wherever the soil becomes ‘clean’, soldiers’ remains have been exhumed and moved. That means the debt to soldiers is being paid step by step, said Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh.
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has pledged to maintain co-ordination with the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to speed up the implementation of the 'Explosive Remnant of War Risk Reduction' project in 2018-2020.
Dong Nai Province is looking for the Prime Minister’s approval to be named the main investor for Phase 1 of a bomb and mine clearance project needed before the construction of Long Thanh International Airport can commence.
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is trying its best to overcome the consequences of post-war bombs and mines, for a peaceful life of the people. In this issue, support of the international community plays an important role but much needs to be done
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