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Demining programmes continue

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    The Ministry of Defence and the NGO HumAid announced their intention to work together to undertake de-mining activity, to mark mined areas, and to conduct public awareness campaigns to encourage inhabitants to respect marked areas, OCHA reported.

    UN agencies have also prepared a project document on mine action for submission to the Ministry of Defence and a group formed in March to conduct mine awareness activities in the country has donated marking material to the ministry.

    FAO determining areas needing seed inputs for planting season

    FAO is currently surveying areas needing vegetable seeds for the coming planting season and identifying NGOs to participate in the distribution. FAO, UNDP and representatives from the Swedish government made an assessment of Ohio and northern regions on 5 September when they met farmer's associations to discuss potential areas in which they might assist.

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