EGYPT: Clearing mines, helping victims (video)
                   
alertnet.org     May 15, 2008            

Source: IRIN Egypt's northwest coast is contaminated with approximately 17 million landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) from World War II. According to the Landmine Monitor Report 2007, Egypt is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world after hotspots such as Afghanistan, Angola and... [read full story]                    


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Ambinder Surprised

theamericanprowler.com     20 mins ago          

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