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SRI LANKA: Progress in the Vanni Region

The Vanni region of Sri Lanka encompasses Kilinochchi, Mullaithivu and Vavuniya. MAG have been working there since 2002 and in spite of the recent deterioration in the security situation, significant progress has been made.

Funding provided by the European Commission has enabled MAG to conduct mine risk education, survey and demarcation, landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance, battle area clearance and the development of mechanical clearance. Click on the links below to find out more about each of these areas of work.

MRE Demarcation UXO
Mine Risk Education Survey and demarcation Mine & UXO clearance
BAC Mechanical
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EuropeAid

Battle area clearance Mechanical clearance

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