The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Mine Action Agency has revealed that over 776 square kilometers of land in the region remain contaminated with landmines, calling for immediate funding to accelerate clearance efforts.
The agency is requesting a share of a $400 million loan provided by the British Import Agency to the Iraqi government, but the funds have yet to be allocated to the Kurdistan Region. Niyazi Khalid, Deputy Head of the Mine Action Agency, told Kurdistan24 that despite ongoing efforts, the Iraqi government has not allocated any funds for mine clearance in Kurdistan Region.
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Source: Kurdistan 24 News
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