Laos: US, Norway provide extra US$20.8 million for UXO clearance


The governments of the United States of America and Norway have a continuing long-term commitment to supporting the unexploded ordnance (UXO) sector in Laos, with a combined total of over US$20.8 million committed to Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to support survey and clearance operations in four southern provinces.

Under the MOU, Norwegian People’s Aid will increase its capacity to carry out surveys, clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education activities in Attapeu, Champassak, Saravan, and Xekong provinces.

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Source: Vientiane Times