Thursday, May 28, 2009

De-mining stalled by opposition

"De-mining stalled by opposition
Israeli link holding up Turkish bill to clear minefields along Turkey’s border with Syria

ANKARA (AFP) – Turkey’s plan to rid its border area with Syria of land mines faces stiff political opposition over fears that an Israeli company stands to lease the land for four decades after clearing it of mines."

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