Viet Nam launches 500-day-and-night campaign to search for martyrs’ remains
VGP - A nationwide “500-day-and-night campaign” has been launched to accelerate the search and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains.
The campaign requires the involvement of the entire political system, armed forces, and society to accelerate the progress in this work.
This is considered as a special political mission as well as a meaningful act of gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for national independence, freedom, and the people's well-being.
The campaign will run from March 15, 2026 to July 27, 2027, with a mid-term review scheduled for late November 2026, after 250 days, and a final review expected in the fourth week of July 2027.
It targets to search for around 7,000 sets of remains, completing the collection of samples from unidentified graves and newly recovered remains, and conducting DNA analysis on approximately 18,000 samples. The campaign also aims to develop and operationalize a genetic database of martyrs' relatives to support identity verification.
Efforts to clear unexploded ordnance will be intensified, particularly in key areas believed to contain martyrs' burial sites, such as Vi Xuyen in Tuyen Quang province, as well as Lao Cai and Lang Son provinces.
According to the plan, the launch ceremony will take place at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel in Quang Tri province on the morning of April 2./.
