Luang Prabang province in northern Laos is one of the areas heavily affected by unexploded ordnance left over from the war, with Phikyai village being a particularly heavily contaminated area. The international community welcomes Vietnam's hosting of a meeting on mine clearance. Mr. Ban Ki-moon calls for accelerated mine removal. The UN calls for funding for mine clearance.
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Luang Prabang province in northern Laos is one of the areas heavily affected by unexploded ordnance left over from the war, with Phikyai village being a particularly heavily contaminated area. The international community welcomes Vietnam's hosting of a meeting on mine clearance. Mr. Ban Ki-moon calls for accelerated mine removal. The UN calls for funding for mine clearance.