It is Egypt s right to have these mines removed by the countries that had laid them in its territory.
Years pass and the danger of mines laid in Egypt s territory still exists.
These mines threaten the lives of innocent civilians. Every day, new victims are added to those afflicted by this highly destructive weapon and casualities are in thousands. These facts reflect the gravity of the problem that was created by both Axis and Allies forces and for which Egypt can not be blamed. In addition, landmines have disrupted economic development projects as it constitutes a threat to the life and safety of individuals. Already thousands had died from explosion of mines.