DUSHANBE , April 4, Asia-Plus - A center for demining dogs is officially opening in Dushanbe today.   

According to information from the Tajik Mine Action Cell (TMAC), a kennel-opening ceremony is timed to coincide with International Anti-landmine Aid Day, which is marked today.  

The cannel constructed under financial support of the OSCE Center in Dushanbe is placed on the territory of the Defense Ministry engineer battalion.  

“Twelve demining dogs have been purchased from Germany and are currently trained in the Afghan capital, Kabul ,” the TMAC source said, noting that the dogs will set to work in four months.