UK pledges $4 million in mine clearance aid

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The Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) yesterday said the UK has pledged $4.3 million in aid to support the Kingdom’s mine clearing operations as part of the UK-funded Global Mine Action Programme Phase II (GMAP2).

 

CMAA First Vice President Ly Thuch said the implementation of the CMAA’s projects, through the GMAP2, will be extended from April 1 this year to March 30 next year and will cost $4.3 million. The funds will be distributed by NGOs Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group and the Norwegian People’s Aid to be allocated for mine clearance, mine risk education and capacity building of the National Mine Action Authority.

 

“Cambodia and the UK have a joint mission to eliminate landmine and unexploded ordnance casualties in the Kingdom,” said UK ambassador Tina Redshaw.. “Humanitarian mine clearance is a big mission for all of us as we move closer toward realising our goal of being a mine-free nation. When humanitarian forces come together, a brighter day in the Kingdom will come,” he said.

 

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[Burma Bill]

Well done UK, from a fellow citizen who has knowledge of the dangerous work being undertaken by mainly Khmer specialists to clear these weapons, many thousands of which still litter the countryside - away from the tourist areas of course!