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UK offers GBP five mln to support demining operations in Iraq

LONDON, Jan 5 (KUNA) -- The United Kingdome government announced on Saturday offering further financial contributions at the value of GBP five million- around USD 6.36 million- in support of demining operations in Iraq, planted by the so called Islamic nation (IS).
The Department for International Development (DFID) said in a press statement that money to be offered to The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) would be added to previous financial aid valued at GBP 25 million- around USD 31.8 million- since 2015.
Thanks to the UK support, a total of 16.5 explosive devices, 800 explosive belts, and 2,000 bombs were defused during 2018. Such action led to securing many vital buildings like hospitals, schools and bridges.
The UK aid contributed between 2016-2018 to securing 663 buildings in various Iraqi region, a matter that led to protecting peoples' lives and supporting the security and stability of Iraq. (end) mrn.lb