Vientiane: A search team from Nghe An has discovered the remains of nine Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in the Lao provinces of Xiangkhouang and Xaysomboun over the past month, the Military Command of the Vietnamese central province said on November 12.
According to Lao News Agency, the unit revealed that the remains of seven volunteer soldiers and experts were found in Xiangkhouang, and two others in Xaysomboun. The team has completed its task with the support of the authorities and residents of the two localities and Vientiane province.
During the 2024-2025 dry season, the team aims to locate and recover the remains of 80 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who lost their lives in the three provinces. The team plans to work closely with Lao competent forces, enhance mobilisation efforts, and solicit local support for the search operations.
In the previous dry season, the team successfully recovered the remains of 87 soldiers and experts, with 75 found in Xiangkhouang, three in Vientiane,
and nine in Xaysomboun.