Princess Diana walked into an Angolan minefield in 1997; decades later, the landmine campaign she helped popularise is still clearing deadly remnants
- PC: Halo TrustIn January 1997, Princess Diana walked through a minefield in Huambo, Angola, wearing protective equipment and accompanied by a mine-removal expert from the HALO Trust.
- Her visit highlighted the devastating impact of landmines after a civil war that had left Angola contaminated by more than 15 million mines.
- The appearance brought worldwide attention to the campaign for a landmine ban and helped build public support for international action.
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- PC: Halo TrustIn January 1997, Princess Diana walked through a minefield in Huambo, Angola, wearing protective equipment and accompanied by a mine-removal expert from the HALO Trust.
- Her visit highlighted the devastating impact of landmines after a civil war that had left Angola contaminated by more than 15 million mines.
- The appearance brought worldwide attention to the campaign for a landmine ban and helped build public support for international action.
Sources: Times of India