Funds assist Afghan mine clean-up
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26-Aug-2008 1 related
        

The funds will be used to help clear landmines in Afghanistan A Scottish landmine charity is to get more than £10m to help clear the devices from parts of Afghanistan. International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander said the grant would be given over the next five years to the Dumfriesshire-based Halo Trust. The charity will now be able to work to return land in Herat province to productive use. Mr Alexander... [read full story]                    

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