MAG worker killed by landmine in Halabja

SULAIMANIYA / A Kurdish worker from the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) was killed on Tuesday, while another was wounded when a landmine exploded in northeastern Halabja district. “Today, a landmine detonated in Hani Dan village, northeastern Halabja, killing a Kurdish worker and wounding another,” Lt. Col. Anwar Hajji Omar told IraqiNews.com. MAG is a non-governmental organization that assists people affected by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and SALW (Small Arms Light Weapons). Founded in 1989, the organization has offices in 35 countries worldwide. SS (P) 1