(KPL) Over 136,000 bombies (small bombs contained in cluster bomb) have been destroyed over the past decade in the province.
The bombs have been removed and destroyed on 2,231 ha of land in the province, according to Head of the UXO Clearance Organisation of Saravane province, Mr. Liemmisay Keokangmeuang.
During the Indochina war, seven districts of this southern province were the scene of aerial bombardment, five of which were the heavy scenes among them. They are Saravane, Lao-ngam, Ta-oi, Samouai and Toumlane, according to Mr. Liemmisay.
Mr. Liemmisay said that two weeks ago the UXO Clearance Organisation of Saravane destroyed 15 bombies in Thongbiou village, Saravane district. The programme expected to complete the clearance on 23,895 sqm within 25 days.
The Organisation also destroyed a 750-pound bomb at Tape village, Ta-oi district, according to Mr. Liemmisay. There are seven UXO victims in Tape village including one dead. Most of the UXO accidents are reportedly caused by farming activities by villagers.
Tape village has a population of 568 people in 70 families. It is reported that over 30 ha of land is put under slash-and-burn cultivation.
Source: KPL Lao News Agency
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