Prince Harry Raises Awareness on Land Mines in Angola, Following Mother's Footsteps

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Prince Harry Raises Awareness on Land Mines in Angola, Following Mother's Footsteps

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Prince Harry Raises Awareness on Land Mines in Angola, Following Mother's Footsteps

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Prince Harry visited Angola to promote land mine clearance, echoing Princess Diana's iconic 1997 trip.
He met with Angola's President to discuss continued demining efforts and support for HALO Trust.
Harry walked through a minefield, raising awareness about the dangers that persist in Angola post-civil war.

Prince Harry has returned to Angola, retracing the steps of his mother, Princess Diana, known for her advocacy against land mines. During his visit, the Duke of Sussex met with Angolan President João Lourenço to discuss the ongoing efforts of HALO Trust, an organization both he and Diana support for land mine clearance, according to africanews and HuffPost.

On his trip, Prince Harry donned a flak jacket and walked through a land mine field in Cuito Cuanavale, where he replicated the impactful images of his mother's previous visit in 1997. His actions aim to highlight the ongoing threat of land mines that continue to affect local communities, reports CBS News and africanews.

With over 120,000 land mines cleared since HALO Trust began its efforts in 1994, Angola still faces a significant challenge, as an estimated 1,000 minefields remain. The country aims to be land mine-free by 2025, a goal supported by Harry’s advocacy through his visit, according to HuffPost and CBS News.