Worker Killed During UXO / Explosives Clearance

Posted At : September 7, 2016 4:31 AM | Posted By : Admin
Related Categories: Iraq and Afghanistan

Ramadi, Iraq A UXO clearance operator working for Janus Global Operations was reportedly killed while conducting clearance operations in Iraq. The name of the deceased has not been released but is reported to be a British national.

The worker was allegedly killed by an IED. An investigation is underway to determine what actions may have contributed to the accident. Janus Global is working under a U.S. State Department contract to clear UXO and explosive devices planted around the area by Islamic militants.

Another British national was reportedly injured in the explosion but his injuries have been reported as minor.

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Obama Pledges $90M For Laos UXO Effort

Posted At : September 6, 2016 7:05 PM | Posted By : Admin
Related Categories: International UXO Efforts

Vientiane, Laos On a recent visit to the Laos, President Obama pledged $90M in a joint three-year project with the Lao Government to clear UXO left over from U.S. bombing campaigns during the Vietnam era.

In his speech to the people of Laos, President Obama stated - "The remnants of war continue to shatter lives here in Laos." "Many of the bombs dropped never exploded. Over the years thousands of Laotians have been killed or injured, farmers tending fields, children playing. The wounds, a missing leg or arm, last a lifetime. That's why I've dramatically increased or funding to remove these unexploded bombs."

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