Nghe An Resolutely Addresses Bottlenecks in Combating IUU Fishing
	Nghe An Provincial National Assembly Delegation Meets Voters in Tan Ky Commune

The Nghe An Provincial Police organized sample collection at seven fixed locations, including Truong Vinh Ward and the communes of Dai Dong, Do Luong, Tuong Duong, Dien Chau, Tan Mai, and Tam Hop. The initiative was carried out in a coordinated manner, in strict compliance with professional procedures, while ensuring convenient access for the relatives of martyrs participating in the sampling process.

After seven days of the intensive DNA sample collection campaign for relatives of fallen soldiers, the Nghe An Provincial Police collected nearly 18,000 biological samples, offering renewed hope of restoring the identities of many unidentified martyrs. (Photo: Tran Tu)

According to the plan, the campaign aims to collect DNA samples from 21,824 relatives representing 17,533 unidentified martyrs. Among them, 8,217 martyrs have two eligible relatives available for DNA sampling, while 9,316 have one eligible relative.

More than half a century after the end of the war, many families of fallen soldiers continue to long for the chance to find their loved ones. The "500-day and night campaign" has now entered a particularly significant phase. Nevertheless, the task ahead remains enormous, as more than 175,000 martyrs across the country have yet to have their remains recovered, while over 300,000 martyrs' graves remain unidentified. In Nghe An Province, more than 22,000 martyrs have yet to be identified.

Against this backdrop, the collection of DNA samples is regarded as a deeply humanitarian undertaking, providing the scientific foundation for identifying the remains of fallen soldiers, helping ease the pain of their families, and upholding the nation's enduring tradition of honoring those who sacrificed for the country.

Following this intensive phase of the campaign, Nghe An will continue reviewing and compiling lists of unidentified martyrs, as well as identifying eligible relatives for DNA sample matching. At the same time, provincial departments, agencies, and local authorities will continue inspecting and updating records on the remains of martyrs that have and have not yet been recovered and reinterred in cemeteries, while advising on appropriate plans for further recovery efforts.

In addition, the Department of Home Affairs will coordinate with the Nghe An Provincial Police and relevant agencies to receive DNA testing results and compare them with archived records and documentation to establish the identities of martyrs' remains. Once results become available, the information will be promptly communicated to relatives and families, helping those who sacrificed their lives for the nation finally return to their rightful names after many years of waiting.

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