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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): How to Destroy a 100-lb White...

Source: Mines Advisory GroupCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)This 100-pound white phosphorus bomb was found in a rice field in Khammouane province, Laos. White phosphorus munitions were...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Laos: ASEAN discusses strategies to...

Source: International Committee of the Red CrossCountry: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Myanmar, Viet NamLuang Prabang (ICRC) – Twenty-four experts from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Japan and United States Clear...

Source: Government of JapanCountry: Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), United States of AmericaIn the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, a large number of bombs dropped during the Indochina...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Laos: Protecting 10,000 People from...

Source: Handicap InternationalCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Forty years after the end of the Vietnam War, cluster bombs and other explosives leftover from the war continue to claim, on...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Norway Renews Its Support to reduce...

Source: UN Development ProgrammeCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), NorwayVientiane, 22 January 2015 – The Government of Norway today renews its support to assist the UXO Sector in Lao PDR...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Danger landmines, drones on the way

Source: Missionary International Service News AgencyCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Drones are becoming more and more commonplace and today many companies are developing innovative...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): New case study: Female mine...

Source: People In AidCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)This is the final article in our month-long series highlighting gender issues and women in leadership that began on International...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): World Vision helping children healing...

Source: World VisionCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Nila Douanesouvanh World Vision LaosNine-year-old Yaok and his brother Vangsith huddled around the fire. It was winter, where...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): United States Announces $15 Million...

Source: US Department of StateCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), United States of AmericaThe United States is strengthening its commitment to the UXO sector in Laos by increasing its...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Laos: Safe access to water saves lives

Source: International Committee of the Red CrossCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)People in rural Laos still risk their lives to fetch water for themselves and their crops. The ICRC is...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Lao PDR’s UXO Sector achieves new...

Source: UN Development ProgrammeCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)2015 was a year of significant progress and innovation for Lao PDR’s UXO sector, thanks to a new evidence-based survey...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Obama to increase US funding for bomb...

Source: IRINCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), United States of AmericaBy Sebastian Strangio The United States is set to boost funding for the removal of cluster bombs and other...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): UXO Lao Participants at Cambodian...

Source: Government of CambodiaCountry: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)As part of the South-South Cooperation Exchange Program (Phase II Stage II) and with the support of the Japan...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Obama set to announce more funding...

Source: Voice of AmericaCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), United States of AmericaBy Daniel De CarteretXIENG KHOUANG, LAOS— The lush green landscape of Laos’ northeastern Xieng Khouang...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Interview: Handicap international's...

Source: Handicap InternationalCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Since being accredited as a demining operator in 2006, Handicap International has cleared more than 25,000 unexploded...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): FACT SHEET: U.S.-Laos relations

Source: Government of the United States of AmericaCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 06, 2016President Obama is...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Secretary-General Commends...

Source: UN Secretary-GeneralCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)SG/SM/18036-ENV/DEV/1703Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the launch of...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): 'IMPACT': MAG's Autumn 2016...

Source: Mines Advisory GroupCountry: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Viet NamThe figures are simply mind-numbing. Over 270 million cluster bombs fell on Laos and up to 80 million did...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Clear lands, safe people – illusion...

Source: UN Development ProgrammeCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Imagine a country of mountainous landscapes, lush green forests and quietly flowing rivers. Imagine its people, who sport...

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Mapathon supports demining efforts in...

Source: Handicap InternationalCountry: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Handicap International's first Mapathon, organized in partnership with CartONG, took place on February 15, 2017 at our...

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