Clearance helps hundreds in Malai
Since beginning the clearance of landmine-contaminated land in the Malai district of Banteay Meanchey province in July 2006, MAG has located and destroyed 507 anti-personnel mines, two anti-tank mines and 30 other items of unexploded ordnance (UXO).
This 282,782 square metres of cleared, safe land has been returned to communities for development purposes – not only do landmines pose a deadly threat to life and limb, but they also block much needed development work and access to services for many of the most vulnerable families in rural Cambodia.
Directly benefiting are the 410 adults and children, who make up 74 families in the area.
About MAG
MAG is a humanitarian organisation clearing the remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide.
MAG is co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.
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