The UN Special Envoy for anti-personnel mines ban arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Prince Mired Al Hussein is expected to travel to Muhamalai in Jaffna this week, where he will meet with landmine victims and hold meetings with agencies doing mine clearing work.
He is also scheduled to meet with the president, prime minister and foreign minister during his visit.
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