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Vietnam post-war mine clearance and recovery efforts

Overview

Vietnam is utilizing various methods to address the legacy of wartime explosives and recover fallen soldiers. In Quang Ngai province, a pilot study has demonstrated the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to create priority maps for clearing bombs, landmines, and unexploded ordnance (UXO). This data-driven approach integrates wartime bombing data, field surveys, and socio-economic factors to optimize the use of limited resources.

In Quang Tri, landmine and UXO clearance efforts are converting former “death zones” into residential areas, farms, and rubber forests. Alongside these clearance activities, a “500-day campaign” is being conducted to locate and identify the remains of soldiers lost during the conflict, particularly in areas like the Thach Han River.

Entities

Quang Tri · Norwegian People’s Aid · Quảng Ngãi · Thạch Hãn River · Mines Advisory Group

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Quảng Trị implements landmine clearance and soldier recovery efforts

    Quảng Trị is undergoing post-war recovery through landmine clearance and a major campaign to identify and recover the remains of soldiers lost during the conflict.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam implements GIS technology for post-war mine clearance

    Vietnam is piloting GIS technology to create priority maps for clearing post-war bombs and landmines, aiming to improve resource efficiency in provinces like Quang Ngai.

Sources

en.cand.com.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · nhandan.vn · vietnamplus.vn