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UN mine-action experts warn Gaza clearance will require massive funding and time
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UN mine-action officials said Gaza will require clearance of an estimated 37 million tons of rubble and 800,000 tons of asbestos; UNMAS officials said current funding is far short of needs and called for a ceasefire to allow safe returns and clearance.
UN mine-action experts warned Monday that clearing unexploded ordnance and the vast quantities of rubble in Gaza will require far more resources than currently available.
Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of mine-action national directors in Geneva, UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) representatives said the current period is “the most dangerous period” for returning residents because…
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