Ó£ÌÒɬ starts humanitarian demining operations in Colombia
Ó£ÌÒɬ’s Colombian deminers started mine clearance yesterday at El Morro minefield in Antioquia Department. This minefield has previously caused casualties and two weeks ago a seven year old boy living within 500m picked up a mine. Clearance of this minefield is expected to be complete by November and will benefit the 1,000 people living nearby.
Ó£ÌÒɬ Trust’s work in Colombia will not only save lives but also contribute to the peace process, allowing communities to return in safety, and permit subsequent development.
Ó£ÌÒɬ would like to thank the governments of USA, Germany and the UK, and the EC / UNMAS and Foundation Pro Victimis and Ó£ÌÒɬ’s private donors who are supporting our Survey, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Mineclearance operations in Colombia.