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Swiss help protect civilians from lethal detritus of war

This content was published on September 8, 2011 - 11:42

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Following the uprising in Libya, many areas are littered with grenades and abandoned weapons. A Swiss demining foundation has launched an operation in the eastern oil port of Tobruk to ensure that civilians are not injured by this refuse, and that the weapons do not fall into the wrong hands. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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