VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The unexploded ordnance (UXO), mainly cluster munitions, has caused great harm to people's livelihood and remains a major challenge to Laos' socio-economic development.
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) have presented the results of a study on the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) in the first six months of the year, noting a 48 per cent reduction in the number of victims compared to the same period last year.
As Korea bolsters its role as the chair country of the advisory board of ITF Enhancing Human Security (ITF), Ambassador of Slovenia to Korea Jernej Muller shared his thoughts on strengthening the relationship between the two countries focusing on their joint efforts in security, technology partnerships and the possibility of a united front in the United Nations Security Council in the near future.
RIYADH: In conjunction with the International Day for Mine Awareness, which falls on May 4, Masam launched a campaign to disseminate information on the dangers of land mines in the governorates of Marib and Taiz in Yemen. On the occasion, Masam teams installed banners, warning about the dangers of tampering with mines and emphasizing the importance of reporting any suspicious