Higleg declared landmines-free area

Khartoum-International organizations have declared Higleg area in West Kordofan state free of mines.

A report issued by “International peace friends’ organization” and the “national center for combating mines” on Sunday revealed that Higleg area, which witnessed fierce fighting between Sudan and south Sudan in mid 2011, is a land mine-free area.

The report was based on a survey and a field tour by mine experts. The report stated that not a single mine related incident has been registered in the area.

Arabic Forum