Laos

UXO kills three, injures two during mines clearance operation in southern Laos

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VIENTIANE, Dec 6: Three Lao UXO clearance workers have been killed and two injured by an explosion in Champasack Province, reports Laotian Times.

The incident occurred on Friday (Dec 3) morning, in KM 38 Village, Paksong District of Champasack Province, according to a local report.

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