CISR News Archive: December 2021

New “Snakebot” could map cambodian Minefields
December 17, 2021: By navigating under dense vegetation, an innovative robot could significantly reduce the monetary, environmental, and human cost of demining Cambodia.
Japan extends support to landmine clearance operation in southern Lebanon and Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
December 17, 2021: The Government of Japan has supported landmine clearance across Lebanon since 2001.
Section of Horadiz-Agbend highway completely cleared of mines, unexploded ordnance – ANAMA
December 17, 2021: It is noted that the Ministry of Defense began mine clearance operations within this project on June 1, 2021, and an area of 558 hectares has already been cleared.
Hundreds of munitions leftover from WWII have been detonated underwater off Okinawa
December 17, 2021: The ordnance was uncovered during the dredging of Naha Port between March and November.
Iraqi wars' deadly legacy: unexploded ordnance
December 9, 2021: Across Iraq, about 100 children were killed or injured between January and September as a result of remnants of conflict, according to the UN.
11 killed, 44 injured in UXO accidents in Laos during 2021
December 9, 2021: Most UXO-related accidents occur when people are farming and turning over soil, which disturbs munitions that lay buried, causing them to explode.
In northwestern Syria, devastating conflict leaves a toxic environmental legacy
December 9, 2021: The continuance shelling on the al-Ghab Plain area in northern Hama governorate has affected many agricultural lands completely or partially.
Improvised Device Clearance Good Practice Guide 2020 Edition
December 9, 2021: Most UXO-related accidents occur when people are farming and turning over soil, which disturbs munitions that lay buried, causing them to explode.
CMAC cooperates with district authorities to retrieve UXO
December 7, 2021: Professionals from the CMAC worked with district police to safely collect unexploded ordinances (UXO) which were sighted by residents of the area.
FER researchers create mine detection tech, production won't be in Croatia
December 7, 2021: December the 6th, 2021 - A team of FER researchers have come up with some innovative and impressive mine detection technology, but it won't be produced here in Croatia.
Mines from Iran-Iraq war continue to claim lives and limbs in Kurdistan Region
December 7, 2021: Over the past decades, a total of 46 villagers from 14 villages in the Soran district have fallen victim to landmines.
Halifax firm helping to support life-saving work overseas to clear landmines and unexploded bombs
December 7, 2021: A business in Halifax is supporting the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) with live-saving work to clear landmines and unexploded bombs.
Three killed, two injured in Lao UXO explosion
December 7, 2021: An official with the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) told Vientiane Times the tragic accident occurred at about 9:30am as team members were undertaking routine survey and clearance operations.
Unexploded bomb found at New Taipei City construction site
December 6, 2021: Workers on a construction site in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City uncovered an unexploded military bomb.
EOD teams in Estonia have disarmed 6,750 pieces of ordnance this year
December 6, 2021: Underwater EOD work has also been done in Lake Karujärv, at Tehumardi beach and in Pärnu River.
Hampshire: Train services delayed after discovery of unexploded World War Two bomb near track
December 6, 2021: A 100-metre cordon is in place as a precaution and a bomb disposal team is at the scene after the device was found at a construction site in Netley, Hampshire.
Countries grapple with 2025 landmine goal
December 3, 2021: On the positive side, the Mine Action Review found that more than 159 square kilometers of land was cleared of landmines in 2020, the highest worldwide total since 2015.
New global approach to countering illegal firearms crucial for peace, development
December 3, 2021: On the positive side, the Mine Action Review found that more than 159 square kilometers of land was cleared of landmines in 2020, the highest worldwide total since 2015.
Mine-free village mechanism in the spotlight as CMAA tournament nears
December 3, 2021: The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority aims to clear Cambodia of all known landmines and ERW by 2025.
Nigerians must address sad reality of arms proliferation – Stakeholders
December 3, 2021: The proliferation of small arms and ammunitions is driving the increasing rate of violence in Nigeria. The number of small arms in circulation in Nigeria, in the hands of civilian non-state actors, is estimated at 6,145,
Asean addresses regional assistance for ERW victims
December 3, 2021: This project will greatly benefit affected Asean countries that continue to face challenges in assisting these victims in their respective countries.
Risk education conducted by UNMAS benefits displaced schoolchildren in Unity state
December 1, 2021: This risk education could not have come at a better time, given the massive movement of communities as Unity state faces the worst flooding it has witnessed in 60 years.
Halo Trust Somaliland: Turning a war zone into a haven
December 1, 2021: Every year in Somaliland - an autonomous region claimed in 1991, unrecognized by the international community - an average of 200 landmines are found and destroyed.
Four injured as old bomb explodes near train station in German city of Munich
December 1, 2021: The explosion happened after drilling during construction work near Donnersbergerbruecke station caused the bomb to go off, police said.
Australia grants funds to Sri Lanka for mine-clearance operation
December 1, 2021: The funds will be transferred to the Mine Advisory Group (MAG), a non-governmental organisation that assists people affected by landmines, small arms and light weapons.
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