Angola: Over Five Million Square Meters Cleared of Landmines

Saurimo — At least 5, 432,397 square meters were cleaned and cleared of landmines in 2105, in Lunda Sul, with a view to implementation of social projects and the guarantee of security for the local population, said Wednesday the liaison official Salvador Colo.

Speaking to the press, the source said that the demining work took place in the four districts of the province, namely Cacolo, Dala, Muconda and Saurimo.

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