Angola. A sign warning of the danger of landmines, on the edge of the city of Huambo. This area, was part of minefield planted to defend the town. These signs, as well as demining operations, were funded here, by the European Union). Huambo was one of the country's cities, that suffered most during the war, with almost no building left without bullet holes, or some kind of damage. Some social services, trade and commerce are returning to the country after decades of civil war, often with a dose of local ingenuity. Clearing the landmines will allow the local populace to return safely to the area, and start agriculture. landmine victim amputee explosive 04/2004 Photo©Rodger Bosch
Image Number: APN438148

APN438148

Description: Angola. A sign warning of the danger of landmines, on the edge of the city of Huambo. This area, was part of minefield planted to defend the town. These signs, as well as demining operations, were funded here, by the European Union). Huambo was one of the country's cities, that suffered most during the war, with almost no building left without bullet holes, or some kind of damage. Some social services, trade and commerce are returning to the country after decades of civil war, often with a dose of local ingenuity. Clearing the landmines will allow the local populace to return safely to the area, and start agriculture. landmine victim amputee explosive 04/2004 Photo©Rodger Bosch Country: Angola Date Created: 12-07-1913 Creator: Rodger Bosch Credit Notice: Rodger Bosch / Independent Photographers / african.pictures Pixel Dimensions X: 3547 Pixel Dimensions Y: 2365 Keywords: Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter