Vietnam Receives UXO and Landmine Detection Equipment

Ha Noi, Vietnam  The U.S. Government donated approximately $1M worth of detection equipment to the Vietnam Center for Bomb and Mine Disposal (BOMICEN). The recent equipment donation by the U.S. is one of several donations made by the U.S. and other countries in recent years towards the effort to remove UXO and landmines from various provinces throughout Vietnam. Since joining the U.S. Government's Humanitarian Mine Action Program in 2000, Vietnam has received over $37 million in aid. Most of the funds help support the work of various non-governmental organizations for landmine and UXO surveys and clearance, risk education, and assisting survivors of landmine and UXO accidents. Millions of landmines and UXO are estimated to be scattered throughout the country from previous wars and conflicts.