CISR News

Unexploded Weapons Pose New Risk After Libya Food
Libya has seven million people and has deep political fractures. It lacks a strong central government and has been embroiled in conflict on and off since a revolution toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
Cambodia and Thailand Talk Mine Clearance on Borders
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority has announced that the Kingdom will work with Thailand to conduct an in-depth study and devise plans to clear landmines and UXO.
A Glimpse into Explosive Ordnance Disposal with the ICRC
Around the world, the grim legacy of armed conflict persists long after the guns fall silent. Explosive remnants of war pose an ongoing risk to the safety and lives of countless civilians.
Streets of South Darfur Capital Littered with UXO/ERW
Public roads and neighbourhoods in the South Darfur capital Nyala are reportedly littered with unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war, threatening civilians over and above the challenges they already face.
Flooding in Libya Displace Landmines as Death Toll Rises
Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods contaminated sources, but there's a new danger if they travel to get water: landmines displaced by strong currents.
Ukraine Interested in Cambodia’s Humanitarian Demining Experience
Yemen has one of the world's highest rates of contamination with landmines and other deadly explosives, the International Committee of the Red Cross has warned, nine years after the start of the brutal civil war.
Yemen's Explosives Contamination Among World's Worst
Yemen has one of the world's highest rates of contamination with landmines and other deadly explosives, the International Committee of the Red Cross has warned, nine years after the start of the brutal civil war.
With Drones, Geophysics and AI, Researchers Prepare to Do Battle Against Landmines
At an experimental explosives range in Oklahoma, a team searches for buried ordnance. Foreground, an unexploded U.S.-made M6A1 antitank rocket. All weapons shown in this story have been disarmed.
MAG and Partners Mark Milestone in Lebanon
Lebanon has been declared free of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) laid by ISIS following a five-year clearance project that has benefited thousands of people and seen almost 3M square meters of land declared safe.
Blinken Focuses on Mine Clearing in Ukraine as U.S. Lays Groundwork for Life After War
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited a Ukrainian demining unit on Thursday. Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday and pledged more than $1 billion in additional aid, including funds for equipment to clear mines.
Ukraine Surpasses Syria With the Most Cluster-Munition Casualties in the World
More than 300 people were killed and over 600 wounded by cluster munitions in Ukraine in 2022, according to an international watchdog, surpassing Syria as the country with the highest number of casualties.
Dayton’s International Peace Museum Features Exhibit on Cluster Bombs and Vietnam War
A new exhibit at Dayton’s International Peace Museum spotlights Southeast Asia, the Vietnam War and the use of cluster bombs and munitions.
Civilian Injured by Explosive Remnant of War in Eastern Hama Countryside
A civilian was severely injured due to the explosion of an object of war remnants in Al-Rebah village in northern Salamyah countryside in eastern Hama within regime-held area, where he was taken to a hospital.
Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) Calls on Land Developers to Ask for Demining Assistance
The CMAA called on business owners who invest in areas suspected of having landmines or explosive remnants of war (ERW) to request that CMAA inspect the land.
UNICEF Geneva Discusses Impact of War on Children's Education
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Regina De Dominicis – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Kayah Landmine Clearers Working With Pliers and Bare Hands
More than 100,000 people have been displaced from Kayah State in Myanmar, according to the United Nations, and those trying to return home do so at the peril of landmines retreating fighters leave behind.
Switzerland to Send Remote-Controlled Deminer to Ukraine
A Swiss remote-controlled mine-clearing machine is ready to be sent to Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Cambodia to Host International Gathering on Landmines & ERW
A representative of the Ottawa Convention expressed strong commitment and support for Cambodia’s vision and efforts in demining by assisting the Kingdom’s hosting of an international mine victim conference.
Norwegian Deminers Helping Replant Angkor Park
National authorities in Cambodia said that the demining organization Norwegian People's Aid has planted 180 trees and 300 square meters of grass at the Angkor site.
Children make up 85% of unexploded ordnance casualties in Afghanistan
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that Afghanistan is one of the most weapon-contaminated countries in the world, and children make up about 85% of the casualties.
Cambodia Deminers Remove UXO from Sunken Ship
Deminers could remove only about 20% of the unexploded ordnances (UXO) from a ship destroyed by Khmer Rouge soldiers during the Lon Nol regime and is lying buried under Mekong River in Prey Veng province.
Colombia: Rejection of the Use of Anti-personnel Mines in the Department of Nariño
The Colombian Campaign against Mines denounced that during the past weekend, 7 victims of antipersonnel mines were registered in the department of Nariño, in the south of Colombia.
How Drones Are Helping Demine Ukraine
Ukrainian forces are using Draganfly drones to spot and remove Russian landmines. CEO Cameron Chell believes small drones will reshape the future of conflict.
One Thing May Save Ukraine From Russia's Mine Warfare Nightmare: Spider Boots
Spider boots may sound like one of the cool magic items you can find in fantasy games, but this specially-designed four-legged footwear exists in real life, and is literally a matter of saving life and limb.
Solomons Communities Warned to Stay Clear of Bomb Demolition Exercise
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team is conducting a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area east of Honiara today.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Conduct Demining Operations
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) are engaged in demining exercises in Matabeleland North and Masvingo provinces in line with the country's National Mine Action Stregy that seeks to get rid of landmines in the country.
Alumna turns home into sanctuary for Ukrainian relatives
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 hit close to home in Harrisonburg for some residents
Deadly Surprises From Putin Lurk Under These Family Homes
Massive mine removal operations are underway in Ukraine as the country tries to repair some of the damage from the Russian occupation nearly one-and-a-half years into the war.
Thousands of Pieces of Unexploded Ordnance Found Buried at Cambodian School
Cambodian authorities have temporarily closed a high school where thousands of pieces of unexploded ordnance from the country’s nearly three decades of civil war have been unearthed.
Harvest of Duds: What Cluster Munitions in Laos Can Teach Ukraine
As recently as 2021, Laos has experienced a sudden spike in fatalities from unexploded munitions: 63 people died that year, a figure higher than the previous two years combined.
Women Make South Sudan Safe, One Explosion at a Time
South Sudan has been in turmoil for most of its existence. It fought for decades to gain independence from neighboring Sudan in Africa’s longest-lasting civil war.
Clearing Landmines From Ukraine Will Be a Huge Task (But It Can Be Done)
Ukraine is now the most mined country on Earth, surpassing even Syria and Afghanistan, according to a report called Walking on Fire: Demining in Ukraine, issued last month by Globsec, a think tank in Slovakia.
Over 5 Million Square Meters Cleared of Landmines in Kurdistan
More than 5 million square meters across the Kurdistan Region’s minefields have been cleared of landmines since 2019, revealed the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) mine agency on Monday.
U.S.-Funded Demining Strengthens Food Security in South Sudan
Climate change and continued conflict exacerbate South Sudan’s food security challenges, as four years of extreme floods have reduced agricultural yields and increased South Sudan’s reliance on costlier food supplies.
A Rocket Took Her Leg: She Defines the Pain and Resilience of Yemen
Shaimaa Ali Ahmed, 12, lost her leg at age 6 after happening upon an unexploded rocket. Yemeni children like her bear an outsized burden from the civil war, where land mines and ordnance litter the landscape.
Russian Forces Hiding Landmines in Everyday Items say Ukrainian Military Engineers
Ukrainian military engineers report that that Russian forces are hiding set deadly booby traps in toys, fridges, and children's books.
Landmine Explosion Kills Child and Injures Two Others in Al-Bokamal City
Old landmine in Syria explodes, killing one and severely injuring two others in Al-Bokamal city the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports.
A Lurking Threat: Landmines Await Lay Kay Kaw Returnees
Although fighting has subsided, displaced residents from Lay Kay Kaw are unable to return home because the area is sown with landmines planted by both the military and its opponents.
Ugandan Peacekeepers Clear Unexploded Ordnance in Eastern DRC
Ugandan farmers from Mabenga village lauded the UPDF EACRF contingent for their efforts toward removing the unexploded ordnance.
Ukraine Will Produce its Own Mine Clearance Machines
In Ukraine, a machine for preparing the soil for mine clearance was certified, granting the manufacturer a certificateand a declaration of conformity allowing it to produce and use the machines.
Unexploded Bomb Safely Defused in Nghe An, Vienam
Decades after the end of the war, Vietnam still suffers from the deadly threat of bombs, mines, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left by war.
Croatia Allocates 1 Million Euros for Demining in Ukraine
Croatia contributes one million euro to demining efforts in Ukraine to restore agricultural land impacted by explosive hazards in Kharkiv Oblast.
Incendiary Bomb Found in Kurdistan Region’s Choman District
A Soviet-era ZAB100 incendiary bomb along with five anti-personnel mines were found in Erbil and destroyed by a team from the Iraqi Kurdistan Mine Action Agency.
Ukrainian Farmers Invited to Apply for Land to Demined
In Ukraine, farmers from Bohodukhivska, Chuhuivska, Iziumska, Kharkivska and Kupianska hromadas of Kharkivska oblast are invited to apply for demining support and land rehabilitation.
Disabilities in Syria: A "Hidden" Crisis
Recent surveys suggest that, after a decade of war, around a third of the Syrian population now has a disability of some kind. The recent earthquake only made this worse, aid organizations say.
Wildfire in Greece Triggers Explosions at an Ammunition Depot
Fires have raged across parts of Greece during three successive Mediterranean heat waves and have lead to massive explosions at an ammunition depot in central Greece.
Russian Landmines Pose a Persistent and Deadly Threat in Ukraine
As Ukrainian forces slowly push ahead with their 2023 counteroffensive after more than a year of shifting battle lines, the country’s military and civilians face a deadly problem: thousands of landmines.
US and Norway Promise $20.8 Million to Increase UXO Clearance in Southern Laos
The governments of the United States and Norway continue their long-term commitments to support the UXO sector in Lao PDR, comitting a combined total of over USD $20.8 million NPA for survey and clearance.
Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Explosions in Croatia
Strong winds and exploding landmines prevent Croatian firefighters from battled wildfires spreading in the Dubrovnik area south of the Croatian Adriatic city.
Ukraine Says Allies Commit $244 Million for Humanitarian Demining
The U.S. State Department estimated in early December that some 160,000 square kilometres (62,000 square miles) of Ukrainian land needed to be checked for explosives hazards. That is nearly half the size of Germany.
UN Watchdog Says Landmines Are Placed Around Ukrainian Nuke Plant Occupied by Russia
The UN atomic watchdog says its staff at Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant report seeing AP mines around the site as Kyiv pursues a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s entrenched forces.
Almost 700 People Killed and Injured by Landmines in Ukraine
In Ukraine, 221 people have been killed and another 450 have been injured by landmines and other explosive objects since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.
“Metal Detectors Are No Use”: Challenge of Removing Landmines in Ukraine
Without the right technology, the Ukrainian counteroffensive is progressing slowly. The Ukrainian deminers and soldiers know there are larger minefields ahead.
"There is always risk": The Zimbabwean Deminer in South Sudan
In many areas of South Sudan, there are still bombs, landmines and improvised explosive devices, and other hazardous materials, another peril for a population already grappling with armed violence, natural disasters and
UXO Continues to Harm Development, People’s Livelihood in Laos
The unexploded ordnance (UXO), mainly cluster munitions, has caused great harm to people's livelihood and remains a major challenge to Laos' socio-economic development.
Over 900 Kilometers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Mine Suspected Areas
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, mine-suspected area accounts for 1.96 percent of the territory, as demining organizations conduct clearance in five municipalities.
What Are Cluster Munitions and Why Is the United States Sending Them to Ukraine?
The United States has announced that it will send cluster munitions to Ukraine after weeks of internal debate and public speculation. Ukraine has asked for these munitions that are highly effective against area targets.
Demining Ukraine: Bringing Lifesaving Expertise Back Home
As of June, 540,000 items of unexploded ordnance have already been cleared, but making Ukraine safe is a difficult and very expensive long-term prospect.
Kingdom Continues Demining Training for Ukraine Officers
Cambodia has continued with the provision of demining training to Ukrainian officers, with a continuation of the training programme carried out in January being undertaken for five days earlier this month.
At Least Eight People Killed in Somalia Landmine Explosion
Despite no organization claiming its responsibility, local officials blame the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab terrorist group for the attack.
Advancing U.S. Alliances and Partnerships through Security Sector Governance Initiatives
Alliances and partnerships are among the United State's most important strategic relationships. They foster peace and security by promulgating international norms and good security sector governance principles.
Iraq Begins Program to Support Mine Victims
The Iraqi government adopted a new step to support victims of mines left during successive wars by starting a support program, amid local and international commendations and claims to be one the best in the world.
Long After Wars End, Landmines Continue to Kill
When Ukraine needed training on removing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left behind by Russian forces, who did it turn to? It was probably not who you'd expect.
Bozena-5 Demining System Assembly Begins for Ukraine After Fundraising
The Bozena-5 demining system, based on tested technology used in UN missions, is expected to provide significant assistance in mine clearance operations in Ukraine.
Farmer Injured in Landmine Explosion in Kherson Oblast
A farmer was injured in an explosion caused by an unidentified Russian landmine while cultivating a field in the village of Posad-Pokrovske in Kherson Oblast, the regional military administration reported on July 2.
Heroic Deminer Carries on Father’s Fight
Srey Sros starts her day at 5:45AM, journeying approximately 20km from her home to the demining fields. By 7am, she is kitted up in a protective vest and helmet, designed to shield her from fragments and explosions.
African Rodents Set To Clear Nagorno-Karabakh Minefields
An army of rats is set to sniff its way across land in Azerbaijan working, literally, for peanuts as they hunt for land mines.
Explosive Remnants of War Threaten Farming Activities, Add Layer to Dire Food Crisis in Tigray Region
According to the UN’s Mine Action Service, 726 sq km in Ethiopia remain contaminated by landmines and ERW from past internal and international conflicts.
State Department Funded Deminer Training Kicks off in Azerbaijan
The United States is partnering with ANAMA, MAG, and the International Eurasia Press Fund to traing and equip four, 14-person deming teams in Azerbaijan, promoting regional peace and cooperation.
Campus collaboration supports emerging African leaders
CoB and CISR work to train the next generation of leaders from Africa.
Years After the War Ends, Bombs Continue to Kill
UXO is still being discovered 50 years after the Vietnam War ended; however the United States has channelled millions to clean up UXO in country.
Vietnam Approves UXO Consequence Action Programme
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision approving a 2023-2025 national action programme on the settlement of consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) left by the war.
Iraq Launches Strategy for Mine Action 2023–2028
The Supreme National Committee for Mine Action recently voted on a number of decisions to support the national mine action program and approved a strategy for the years 2023–2028.
Mine Action and Food Security: The Complexities of Clearing Ukraine’s Agricultural Lands
Over the past decade, peace has eluded Ukraine and organizations such as Fondation suisse de déminage are working in Ukraine to clear these hazardous remnants of war and mitigate their impact on Ukraine's people.
Mines Dislodged by Ukraine Dam Could Wash Up on Beaches
Mines dislodged by Kakhovka dam collapse could wash up on Black sea beaches according to United Nations official.
How UAV Lidar Imaging Can Locate and Map Minefield Features: Cuito Cuanavale, Angola: Cuito Cuanavale, Angola
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mounted light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping systems used for the detection and mapping of minefields in vegetated areas around Cuito Cuanavale, Angola.
Mine Action and South-South Cooperation: Case of JICA and CMAC
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC) have been at the forefront of expanding South-South and global cooperation by leveraging CMAC's extensive experience and expertise.
Land-Grabbing, Tribal Conflict, and Settler-Nomad Disputes: Land Rights in Mine Action: Land Rights in Mine Action
Mine action creates multi-dimensional positive humanitarian and development impacts, clearance of explosive ordnance (EO) and land release can lead to competition, contestation, and potential conflict over that land.
Environmental Mainstreaming in Mine Action: A Case Study of Moving Beyond “Do No Harm”:
The "do no harm approach" is well suited to mitigation of direct impacts of mine action activities and should continue to be applied, but it's necessary to understand it as a single component within a broader framework.
Computer Vision Detection of Explosive Ordnance: A High-Performance 9N235/9N210 Cluster Submunition Detector
Computer vision—a type of artificial intelligence that enables computers and systems to derive meaningful information from digital images, videos, and other visual inputs, and take actions or make recommendations
Mine Mark Digital EORE: Being Innovative as a Small NGO in the Mine Action Sector
Children account for approximately one-third of all civilian casualties caused by unexploded ordnance, the Mine Mark Foundation outlines the promising potential for digital EORE.
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IMAS: An Overview of New and Amended Standards
A summary of the most recent IMAS publications to enable mine action organizations and authorities to stay up to date with the latest IMAS developments.
Landmine Explosion Kills Shepherd on Kurdistan-Iran Border
A landmine explosion in an Erbil town on the border between the Kurdistan Region and Iran claimed the life of a 65-year-old shepherd on Sunday.
Demining Working Group to Develop Mine Action Strategy
The Interdepartmental Working Group on humanitarian demining will work on the development of a Mine Action Strategy. The National Mine Action Authority approved the relevant decision at its meeting on June 16.
WWII Ordnance Threatens Civilians in the Solomons
Every year at least 20 islanders are killed or maimed by the detonation of leftover bombs, artillery shells, or other munitions.
Eight Security Officers Killed in Garissa Landmine Attack
At least eight security officers have died after a vehicle they were traveling in was hit by a landmine in Garissa, Kenya.
Securing International Airspace Through U.S.-funded Training Programs
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has raised alarm over incessant rise in the possession of illegal arms and light weapons in Nigeria.
Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has raised alarm over incessant rise in the possession of illegal arms and light weapons in Nigeria.
Tragedy Underscores Need to Address UXO Danger in Somalia
Greater efforts are needed to protect civilians in Somalia from unexploded weapons of war, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) said on Monday in the wake of a recent deadly incident in the south of the country.
Dislodged Landmines Major Concern as Residents Flee Kherson
The breaching of a major dam in southern Ukraine will have a catastrophic effect on locating landmines, the Red Cross has warned.
Civilians Suffer as Landmines Play Growing Role in Myanmar’s Conflict
The war zone in Myanmar has expanded in the two years since the putsch, and so have the number of minefields. Of the 330 townships in Myanmar, 78 have reported landmine explosions since the coup.
Deepening the Fight Against Small Arms Proliferation
Law enforcement, crime, and conflict prevention agencies work together to counter the rising threat of illicit small arms and light weapons proliferation across West Africa.
'Best' Russian Drone Pilots Killed by Own Landmine
Several of Russia's "best specialists" in drone warfare have been killed by mines laid by Moscow's own forces, according to a pro-Kremlin commander.
NGO Signs MoU with the Solomon Islands to Map UXO
HALO’s Solomon Islands staff has spent much of the past two months in Cambodia and Laos learning cutting-edge UXO mapping techniques, including using the latest GPS tools.
Landmine Explosion Kills Two Construction Workers in Northern Samar
In Northern Samar, two people were riding a single motorcycle when they detonated an anti-personnel mine, the military claimed that they also suffered allegedly suffered gunshot wounds.
In Yemen, Landmines Kill 121 People This Year
Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) caused 121 civilian casualties in Yemen during the first quarter of 2023, according to a report released by UNOCHA.
Algeria Leads the Way Towards a ‘Mine-Free Africa’
Algeria has safely disposed of over eight million landmines, which were left by France as it withdrew following Algerian independence in 1962, as was revealed at an international conference this week.
Russia Lays Mines at 'Industrial Level' Ahead of Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Beyond the military challenge posed to advancing Ukrainian troops, Russian minefields will likely cause hundreds of civilian deaths and require billions of dollars to be safely removed in the coming years experts say.
South Sudan Clears Mines as People Return Home After War
As South Sudanese trickle back into the country after a peace deal was signed in 2018 to end a five-year civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people and displaced millions, many are returning to areas riddled with mines.
Government and UXO Companies to Forge Partnership
To explore ways of to dispose of deadly WWII unexploded ordnance in the solomon islands, lcoal commerical UXO companies met with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services.
Second International Conference on Mine Action Held in Azerbaijan
The 2nd International Conference on humanitarian mine action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been held at the Aghdam Conference Center in Azerbaijan.
New Phase of UXO Clearance Project Begins in Khammuan
A MAG team will search for and examine unexploded devices on farmland and land where development is taking place, in order to allow the socio-economic development of Khammuan province to forge ahead.
Royal Navy Divers Help Clear the Baltic Sea of Unexploded Ordnance
Royal Navy divers are making vital Baltic Sea shipping lanes safer by recovering unexploded mines and torpedoes as part of a NATO security mission.
Farmer Finds UXO’s at His Field in Battambang Province
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) was found by a farmer who was working on his rice field in Battambang province.
Almost One Third of Mykolaiv Region Territory, 140 Kilometers of Coast Require Demining
The area of mined territories in Mykolaiv region that need to be examined for the presence of explosives is 754,000 hectares, or 30% of the region's territory. Of these, about 288,000 hectares are agricultural land.
Russia’s ‘Petal’ Mines Are the Stuff of Nightmares
“Sauna! Lunch! Delivery!” tempts an advertisement by the side of the road. “Mines” reads a fresher sign just underneath. These red warnings bloom all over the scorched earth of eastern Ukraine.
Man Seriously Injured by Landmine While Walking in the Forest
A man was seriously injured after stepping on a landmine while he was walking in the forest to pick vegetables along the Cambodia-Thai border.
Sudan Is Awash With Weapons: What That Means for the War
Sudan is awash with firearms. The country ranks second among its regional neighbors in total firearm estimates, the vast majority of them are in civilian hands.
Yemen Landmines Kill 6 in Hodeidah in April
UN monitors in Yemen recorded 13 civilian casualties caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) last month in Yemen’s western province of Hodeidah.
Roots of Peace Founder Wins World Food Prize
A California peace activist who has worked to remove land mines from war-torn regions and replace them with grape vines, fruit trees and vegetables was named the 2023 World Food Prize laureate.
United Nations Peacekeepers Clear Minefields in Lebanon
Almost 13 million square meters of land are today free of explosive devices in Lebanon, as part of the demining process promoted here by the United Nations Interim Force.
Project Raises Awareness of Landmines and UXO in Armenia
An EU and UNDP project organized landmine and explosive hazard awareness activities in Armenia this past April.
West Africa Has a Small Weapons Crisis
Research has found that globally, small arms and light weapons increase the likelihood, intensity and longevity of conflict.
Aid Agencies in Sudan Face Massive Reboot as War Takes Hold
As fighting continues to rage between Sudan’s army and its main paramilitary force, aid agencies say they’re trying to move from crisis management to mapping out what a reconfigured relief effort might look like.
Germany Makes Available Additional Funds for Victims of Landmines in BiH
Additional funds made available for landmine victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Irish Troops Train Ukrainian Deminers in Cyprus
In Cyrpus, Irish troops providing explosive ordnance disposal training to Ukrainian deminers as part of an EU program to train Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian Government Launches Fundraising Platform for Humanitarian Demining
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced the UNITED24 platform is launching the Humanitarian Demining direction to raise funds for the demining of Ukrainian land.
Kyiv Says Six Deminers Killed By Russian Shelling
Ukrainian State Emergency Service says six deminer with SES were killed by Russian sheleling while conducting clearance in the Kherson region.
Half a Dozen Land Mines Destroyed Along Loc in Balakote
Near the line of control in the Balakote sector, an Indian bomb disposal squad destroyed multiple landmines threatening army personnel.
Magway Region Landmine Attack on Myanmar Junta Convoy
Landmines planted by Yezagyo People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Magway Region’s Yezagyo Township hit a junta military convoy killing at least three junta soldiers and injuring many others, according to the PDF.
‘Our Islands Are Plagued by Bombs From the Second World War’
Eighty years after intense battles were fought over the archipelago, Solomon Islanders are still regularly maimed and killed by ordnance
Colombia: Help for Landmine Survivors
Land mines are a sad inheritance of the Colombian civil – and they continue to mutilate and kill. LWF in Colombia, together with FELM, raises awareness about the danger and supports people after land mine accidents.
Revolutionary Autonomous Tractor Tackles Ukraine’s Landmine Problem
Innovation Origins is developing cutting-edge technology that aims to save lives in Ukraine while allowing agriculture to thrive on previously dangerous lands.
Ukrainian Farmer Comes up With Novel Way to Demine His Fields
In Ukraine, Oleksandr Kryvtsov, a general manager at his agricultural company, decided he couldn't wait for help from overworked official deminers to clear his field.
CMAA, Vallon Hold Tech Workshop on Demining
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority and Vallon GmbH can a regional workshop in Cambodia on solutions for locating landmines and other unexploded ordnance.
The humanitarian toll of explosive hazards
CISR and its alumni shed light on the use of conventional weapons in the Russia-Ukraine war.
WWII Bomb Destroyed in Kota Belud by Royal Malaysian Navy Divers
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has destroyed an unexploded bomb that was believed to have been used during the Second World War (WWII) in Pulau Mantanani, Kota Belud.
Using Design Thinking to Invent a Low-Cost Prosthesis for Landmine Victims
Can design thinking help nonprofits sustain both innovation and its human impact into the future? Harvard Buisness Review looks at the philosophy of designing low-cost prosthesis for landmine victims.
Co-op in Cambodia Teaches Northeastern Student to Be Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations
The Landmine Relief Fun, an American nongovernmental organization established to support the work of a former Khmer Rouge child-soldier Aki Ra, provides student co-op opportunity in Cambodia.
High Risk, High Reward: EOD in Kosovo
The U.S. Army EOD team at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, is on call 24/7 and has an average response time of 30 minutes upon receiving a 9-line request to remove UXO.
In Ukraine, a Nasty Cleanup Job With No End in Sight
American volunteers in Ukraine are conducting EOD and demining operations, but as nonprofits, many need additional funding for the scope of contamination.
Landmine Injures Two UN Peace Keepers in Mali
Two UN military personnel were wounded by a landmine blast near the village Amba, 75 km from Douentza, in the Mopti region of Mali.
Quang Tri Completes Survey of Unexploded Ordnance Areas
The central province of Quang Tri has completed a survey of cluster bomb remnants in all accessible areas since its launch eight years ago, reported Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) Vietnam on April 18.
Using OSINT to Help in Mine Clearance Operations in Ukraine
Open source intelligence (OSINT) is a term used to describe information acquired from publicly available sources. This includes both online and offline sources.
University Student is Sole Undergraduate Winner of NSF Fellowship
Binghamton University student only undergraduate to be awarded this year’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for her research in humanitarian demining geophysics, or landmine detection.
Ukraine Farmer Risks Life Clearing Shells From Fields
In Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, although demining teams are out in force some farmers are taking clearance into their own hands.
Frontline Cemeteries Shut to Ukrainians for Easter Because of UXO
Hundreds of cemeteries near front lines will be closed to Ukrainians wanting to pay their respects at graves of their relatives for Orthodox Easter this weekend, as officials fear the danger of land mines and UXO.
Experts Review Civilian Possession of Arms in ECOWAS
As part of the reduction of insecurity and the fight against illicit arms trafficking, the ECOWAS Commission brought together during a workshop, independent subject matter experts on issues of arms control.
Hidden in the Grass: Russia’s Trip Wires and Landmines
As Moscow’s troops set booby traps in forests, houses and backyards, finding them has become a dangerous art for Ukrainian soldiers.
TetraTech Sends Fifteen Pickup Trucks to Help Ukraine Demine Liberated Territories
TetraTech, a US company, has donated 15 Toyota "Hilux" pickups to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service to help pyrotechnic units in demining territories from explosive objects following the Russian invasion.
Seven Truffle Pickers in Syria Killed by Landmine
Seven truffle hunters were killed by a landmine left in the Syrian Desert by Islamic State near Deir ez Zor, while regime shelling of Idlib province killed a child.
Shepherd in Erbil Province Diffuses Thousands of Landmines
Landmines have been planted in the Kurdistan region since the 1960s, ove the past 30 yeards, a shepherd from the north of Erbil has diffused thousands of landmines for the past 30 years.
New Report Showcases U.S. Global Leadership in Conventional Weapons Destruction and Landmine Clearance
In fiscal year 2022, the United States supported conventional weapons destruction activities in more than 65 countries and areas with more than $376 million according to newly released annual DoSreport.
Ukraine Is Top Recipient of U.S. Mine Clearing Aid
The U.S. State Department documented its efforts to help more than 60 countries destroy explosive hazards and other conventional weapons, with Ukraine receiving the most assistance in fiscal year 2022 — more than $91M.
Angola Landmines: The Women Hunting for Explosives Left From Civil War
An increasing number of women in Angola are working to get rid of the scourge of landmines left from the 27-year civil war, which are still claiming victims long after the fighting finished.
Humanitarian Ministry, GICHD Partner on Environmental Demining
Speaking during a visit to the Ministry, by a delegation of GICHD, the Chief, Mine Action Programmes, Valon Kumnova, said that the purpose of the visit was to look into some of the problems currently faced by Nigeria, an
Persisting Challenges in Demining in Post-Conflict Areas
An anti-personnel mine is easily laid or merely strewn across battlefield gaps to restrict enemy movement. Mankind over the years has suffered very extensively due to anti-personnel mines with casualties.
Child Casualties from Houthi Landmines Increase Eight-Fold in Yemen
Despite a year of calm in Yemen, the research said child casualties from Houthi landmines increased during the April to October 2022 truce in the country.
Documentary photographer Giles Duley to speak on JMU campus
Giles Duley, internationally-recognized documentary photographer and UN Global Advocate for Disability in Conflict and Peacebuilding Situations, will speak for CISR's Global Humanitarian Week event this Thursday.
Unexploded Rockets, Mines, and Grenades: Inside the Hunt to Destroy Lethal Ordnance in Ukraine
Throughout Ukraine’s fields, grasslands, and forests, it’s the job of a few hundred de-mining experts to locate, secure, and disable or destroy these hazards.
Protecting the Innocent, the Land, and the Body: Traditional Sources of Restraint on Landmine Use
What drives restraint in armed conflict? Recent studies have examined different factors contributing to restraint behaviour, mainly focusing on strategic incentives such as seeking legitimacy from global audiences.
Civilians in Northern Myanmar Face Growing Risks From Landmines
Chin Human Rights Organization says at least 11 civilians have been killed and 20 others injured by landmines since Myanmar’s February 2021 coup.
OSCE and Spain’s Guardia Civil Build Capacity to Prevent Illicit Trafficking of SALW
The OSCE and Spain’s Guardia Civil launched a specialized canine team instructor course for eight Ukrainian specialists at the Guardia Civil’s Dog Training Centre (CADEPE) on 21 March 2023.
Cambodia to Host Int’l Mine Victim Conference
Cambodia announced that it will host an international victim assistance conference this October for survivors of landmines and other explosive remnants of war, focusing on the context of disability rights.
Civilians Surrender Illegal Small Arms in the Philippines
The Philippine military collected nearly three dozen illegal weapons from civilians in the Muslim province of Basilan, security officials said Tuesday.
Metal-Detecting Drone Could Autonomously Find Landmines
In development at the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich, a novel combination of a metal detector and a drone with five degrees of freedom may provide a viable solution to remote landmine detection.
Before Power Is Back, Deminers Must Make Ukraine’s War Repairs Safe
Clearing the whole of eastern Ukraine of explosive hazards will take years, but as the country tries to restore power, water and heating to towns and villages, de-mining teams have to prioritize.
Iraq War 20 Years On: The Most Mined Country on Earth and Clearance Efforts Will Take ‘Decades’, Experts Warn
A recorded 1,733 square kilometres of land in Iraq was contaminated with landmines at the end of 2021, making it most heavily mined country in the world as clearance efforts are still “decades” away from completion.
OSCE Organizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 3 Course in Dushanbe for Central Asian Demining Specialists
Together with the Tajikistan Ministry of Defence and U.S. Army Central, OSCE's recent EOD level 3 course in Dushanbe covers a wide range of topics from EOD safety to demolition range management.
CMAC, JICA to Cooperate on Landmine Clearance
Under the South-South Cooperation, CMAC shares experience, knowledge, and skills in demining not only with Ukraine but also with many countries such as Angola, Iraq, Laos, and Colombia.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 Participates in Humanitarian Mine Action in Croatia
HMA is a Department of State-led initiative to certify U.S. and partner EOD teams in HMA and increase partner nation capabilities in the areas of de-mining, ordnance and explosive stockpile management, and EOD training.
Demining Ukraine: “The Most Important Thing Is to Protect People”
Ukraine is the most mine-contaminated country on earth. Red warning signs bearing skulls and crossbones litter the fields and forests of liberated territories, whilst civilians are still falling prey to explosives long a
Ukraine Calls for Equipment From Partners to Help Demine Some 2.5 Million Hectares of Land
In Ukraine, Kherson farmers can only hope to sow 30 percent of agricultural land due to unexploded ordnance and landmines. Combat engineers, at the request of the locals, are on hand to demine the land.
Mainstreaming Gender in Albanian Police Through the OSCE's SALW Project
Through OSCE, female police officers in Albania are assisting the national authorities to decrease the risk of weapon proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
Libya’s First Female Deminers Must Deal With More Than Bombs
The first women to clear dangerous explosives in Libya are part of an international trend for gender equity in the job.
Two Thai Park Rangers Injured in Landmine Explosion in Chiang Mai Forest
Two park rangers were injured by what is believed to have been a landmine while their five-man team was patrolling in the Pha Daeng National Park in Chai Prakan district of Chiang Mai.
200 Units of Erw’s and Ammunitions Cleared From Village in Kratie Province
The Mine clearing unit of the National Center for the Management of Peacekeeping Forces and Demining (NPMEC) are hard at work in clearing mines in Thnal village, Svay Chres commune, Snuol district, Kratie province.
US Donates Vehicles, Equipment for UXO Clearance in Laos
The US government has provided new vehicles and equipment to the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme for UXO clearance operations, worth at US$1.3 million (21 billion kip).
In Kosovo, Ukrainians Are Trained in Demining
In Pec, in western Kosovo, at the foot of the snow-capped Dinaric Alps, lit by the February sun, the setting is breathtaking. However, Aleksandar (first name changed at his request) is not there to enjoy the view.
Three Killed in Landmine Explosion in Syria
At least three civilians were killed when a landmine planted by radicals exploded in a residential neighborhood in the city of Deir Ezzor, the capital of the eastern Syrian province of the same name.
Invisible Heroes: How Deminers in Ukraine Tackle Dangerous Fields on Liberated Lands
Every day, deminers in Ukraine venture out into the unknown: each step in booby-trapped fields left over from Russian occupation could be their last. But it’s a laborious job that needs to be done, says The Halo Trust.
Mine Clearing, the Work of Heroes
Since the late 1980s, the mine-clearing community has been working hard to protect citizens in communities contaminated by landmines. Today, Ukraine is now in acute need of mines and unexploded ordinance clearance.
In Liberated Ukraine City, Civilians Still Pay Price of War
Izium is a gruesome reminder of the human cost of the war in Ukraine. Six months after it was liberated, civilian residents say they continue to pay the price.
Small Arms Control as a Precondition for Peace, Security and Development
In post-conflict contexts, managing stocks of arms can be key to preventing the resurgence of violence. Effective and transparent control over small arms contributes to peacebuilding, community security and development.
Border Control Critical in Efforts to Combat Proliferation of Small Arms
Small arms and light weapons pose an enormous and ever growing peace and security threat particularly when they end up in the wrong hands
Ukraine May Need 70 Years to Demine Territories
Considering the scale of mine pollution, demining efforts may last up to 70 years. Therefore, to solve this problem as soon as possible, strong support from international partners is needed.
From the Battlefield to the UN
Giles Duley discusses his new role as the United Nations’ first global advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations.
Preventing and Eradicating the Deadly Legacy of Explosive Remnants of War
In this post, ICRC Legal Adviser Eirini Giorgou lays out the obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL) for States and non-State armed groups with regard to explosive remnants of war.
Government Declares Kampong Chhnang Mine-Free
The senior minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia stated that, as of February, a total of more than 7 square kilometers of suspected landmines and unexploded ordnance had been cleared in Kampong Chhnang province.
Soils of War: The Toxic Legacy for Ukraine’s Breadbasket
Using the samples and satellite imagery, scientists estimated that the war in Ukraine has degraded at least 10.5 million hectares of agricultural land across the country.
8 Killed, Over 40 Injured in ISIS Landmine Blast in Deir Ez-Zor
SOHR has documented the death of 51 civilians due to explosions of old landmines, unexploded shells and bombs across Syria since early 2023.
Syria Landmine Blasts Kill 10 Truffle Hunters
Landmines planted by jihadists killed 10 civilians in central Syria on Monday, state media reported, in the latest in a wave of deadly incidents involving truffle hunters.
The Road Ahead: Clearance Toward Sustainability in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 1992–1995 Yugoslav wars resulted in landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) that continue to contaminate the Balkans.
The Bigger Picture: Considerations Toward the Sustainable Localization of Mine Action
DCA supports a plethora of activities seeking to promote the delivery of an integrated programming approach across the triple nexus, bringing humanitarian interventions, development work, peacebuilding, and advocacy init
Inspiring the Next Generation of Humanitarian Mine Action Researchers
Early engagement, active guidance, and mentorship of such students by mid-career and experienced HMA scholars and practitioners could dramatically reduce the learning curve associated with entry into the HMA sector .
Russian Land Mines in Ukraine Threaten Food Security Across the Globe
Due to extensive explosive contamination "25 percent of the Ukrainian rural population involved in agriculture stopped their activities or reduced their output due to the war." reported the UNFAO.
Safer Stockpiles: Developing Regional PSSM Instructor Cadres
the approaches of regional organizations and bodies in Africa, in particular the Regional Centre of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region, Horn of Africa (RECSA) and the Economic Community of West Africa
Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming in Mine Action: Where are we in Colombia?
his paper aims to identify the progress made by the humanitarian mine action (HMA) sector in Colombia toward gender equity and diversity
Ukraine is Becoming the World’s Largest Minefield
Ukraine is fast becoming the biggest minefield on the planet and while military action often takes center stage, another type of war is going on in Ukraine being “fought” by personnel from the State Emergency Service.
Colombian Navy’s Demining Work Brings Hope
The Colombian Navy's Demining Battalion and Amphibious Engineers, through the Humanitarian Demining Company, destroyed explosive devices, and cleared in Sucre.
IMAS Levels of EOD & IEDD Qualifications
The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) were written to provide basic standards for not only explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) operations, but also the required trai
Mine Action and the Triple Nexus
In less than a decade, the term “triple nexus” has matured from the technical parlance of donor agencies’ policy papers to a widely recognized concept among aid workers.
When a Safety Measure Becomes a Risk Accelerant: Removing the Option to Blast-In-Place When Clearing Explosive Remnants of War
The legacy of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned ammunition following armed conflict will, in many cases, have a severe impact on society and daily life, even for years or decades after hostilities end.
MAG Awarded $8 Million for Ukraine Operations
MAG has been active in Ukraine since April 2022, delivering risk education to Ukrainian communities at risk from landmines and unexploded ordnance through a partnership with the Ukrainian Deminers’ Association.
Three UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali Blast
Three UN peacekeepers were killed on Tuesday when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in jihadist-torn central Mali.
Mine Action in Support of Yemen’s Peace Process
Between April and October 2022, the two major parties of Yemen’s ongoing conflict, the internationally recognized government and the de facto authorities, agreed to a truce that included the re-opening of roads.
A Message from the Director
Our thoughts are with those in Syria and Turkey following the catastrophic earthquakes, and with those in Ukraine who continue to face the devastating impacts of war.
Ukraine Faces Massive Explosive Contamination One Year Into Conflict
The conflict in Ukraine is affecting the lives of millions of people and continues to fuel a major humanitarian crisis. Since February 2022, the situation throughout the country deteriorated drastically.
Civilians Face Heightened Danger From Colombia’s Landmines
New violence in Colombia’s decades-long conflict has impeded demining efforts, putting rural populations at risk of improvised landmines.
Buckingham: WW2 Grenade Found in River Detonated in Controlled Explosion
A suspected World War Two device found in a river has been detonated by bomb disposal experts.
Government to Consider Expanded Role for Defence Forces in EU Ukraine Mission
Cabinet will examine proposal to approve deployment of up to 30 personnel to EU’s military assistance mission in support of Ukraine.
Russian Land Mines Disguised as Toys Target the Children of Ukraine
The calculated cruelty, part of a campaign to demoralize the Ukrainian population, must not stand.
Nigerian Police Force Hands Over Various Arms, Ammunition to NCCSALW
The National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) received 3,980 weapons of various calibres on Thursday under the supervision of the Nigeria Police Force
Landmine Charity Calls for a ‘Marshall Plan For Mines’ for Ukraine
Ukraine urgently needs a 'Marshall Plan for Mines' after 12 months of war and mine laying has left the country with the biggest explosives problem of the 21st century.
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German President Observes Mine Clearance in Siem Reap
Germany president visits landmine-affected Siem Reap province, pledges German support to Cambodian clearance efforts and observes clearance operations by The HALO Trust.
Several Landmines Explode Amid Forest Fire Along Line of Contact in Poonch
A forest fire in India's Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district causes multiple landmines to detonate and explode.
Humanitarian Demining Center Provides Aid to Syrian Settlements Affected by Earthquake
A team of the Armenian Humanitarian Center for De-mining and Expertise is working together with Syrian engineer-seismologists in Aleppo for evaluating and documenting the state of damaged buildings.
MPs Back Plan to Clear Croatia of Landmines by 2026
Lawmakers in the Croatian parliament backed the proposed National Mine Action Programme, which is intended to see the country completely cleared of landmines from the 1990s war by March 2026.
Australian Navy Divers Called In to Remove Unexploded Ordnance
Navy divers called in to remove a Mark 82 general purpose bomb found in the Jervis Bay Marine Park (Australia) by a recreational diver.
Ukraine to Create Centralized Demining Hub
Serving as an analytical center, the "Ukrainian Center for Humanitarian Demining" will help improve coordination between all these actors and help to attract all possible resources for demining.
From the India Today Archives: Living Under the Shadow of Landmines
Landmines laid by the army have killed or injured hundreds of civilians in areas bordering Pakistan. Time for a cost-benefit analysis?
Ukraine War: Halo Trust Landmine Charity to Double Workforce
The world's largest land mine charity, the Halo Trust, is doubling its workforce in Ukraine this year to clear areas of explosives.
Despite Howard Buffett’s Help, Land Mines Litter Ukraine And Threaten Spring Planting
Tens of millions around the world rely on the country for grain and cooking oil, but clearing live explosives from Russia’s unprovoked invasion is expensive … it’s a process that can take months.
Unexploded Artillery Shell Unearthed at Gettysburg
Steven Brann was out Wednesday on the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania, sweeping the ground with a metal detector ahead of crews that are rehabilitating a famous part of the Civil War park.
Climate Change and Post-conflict Reconstruction in the Nineveh Plains of Iraq
A recent SIPRI report, informed by field research with communities in the Nineveh Plains region, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the linkages between climate change and post-conflict reconstruction.
Japan Contributes to United Nations (UN) Mine Action Service for Humanitarian Mine Action and Peace-building in Sudan
Contributing to humanitian mine action efforts in Sudan, Japan contributes $980K to UNMAS to clear 70,000 square meters and 30 kilometers of roads of mines and explosive remnants of war.
$700M Needed to Clear Border Areas of Cluster Bombs
Cambodian authorities need about $700 million to clear cluster bombs along the borders which still pose danger to people who go to collect forestry products for a living.
Yemen: Frightening Uptick in Victims of Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War
Reports from international and local organizations indicate that Yemen witnessed the largest landmine laying operation since the end of World War II, resulting in a frightening uptick in landmine casualties.
Young Boy Injured in Poonch Landmine Explosion
A 14-year-old boy was injured in an accidental landmine blast in Poonch district of Jammu province on Monday.
Over Six Hundred U.S.-Made Weapons Destroyed in Cambodia
Cambodia is making rapid progress on the demining front, with three more provinces to be declared mine-free in February and March. The new victory comes thanks to the efforts of de-mining technicians and authorities.
Four Killed, Two Seriously Injured After a Car Hitting Landmine in Loikaw
A white IPSUM car was hit by a landmine on the road passing Zayathpyu village. Four people in the car died on the spot, another two were seriously injured.
Plans Afoot to Demine Ukrainian Farms
U.N. Officials met with representatives of the Ukrainian Ministry for Agrarian Policy and Food to discuss demining Ukrainian farmland.
Three More Provinces Soon to Be Declared Mine-Free
Cambodia is making rapid progress on the demining front, with three more provinces to be declared mine-free in February and March. The new victory comes thanks to the efforts of de-mining technicians and authorities.
Ukraine to Receive Route Opening Mine Plows
The Russia-Ukraine war has seen an estimated 40 percent of Ukrainian territory riddled with landmines, making it perhaps the most mined country in the world.
Ukraine Amputees Prepare to Go Back to War
We meet two men on their lunch break from demining roads and neighborhoods. Both are missing the lower half of one leg from mine explosions on the job, and six of their teammates have also recently lost limbs.
Cluster Munitions Remnants are an Open-Ended Threat to the Lives of Syria’s Future Generations
A total of 1,435 Syrian citizens, including 518 children, killed by cluster munitions and their remnants used by the Syrian regime and Russia.
Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration in Ethiopia: What to Expect
DDR programs are generally thought to prevent conflict recurrence, but the global evidence to support this claim is thin. Yet donors continue to fund DDR projects that may not be able to deliver the proposed outcomes.
GCS-100 Primed for Ukraine Relief
GCS recently delivered a series of remote-controlled demining systems to a police barracks in Zhytomyr, west of Kyiv. This comes after the Federal Republic of Germany donated a set of GCS-100s to fast-track clearance.
To Rebuild Ukraine, the World Needs to Help Clear the Land From Mines
Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, hospitals, schools, grocery stores, theatres, shopping malls, essential services, homes and playgrounds across Ukraine have all been targets of Russian bombs or missiles.
CMAC Embarks on Demining Efforts in Five Provinces
The Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) has deployed several groups of demining personnel to five provinces to embark on a new mine clearing effort.
Sniffer Dogs to Swoop Down on Four Localities for "Mine-Free 2025"
CMAC demining teams prepare for operations under the ‘Mine-Free Cambodia 2025’ project, using sniffer dogs to support clearance.
Colombian Military Man Killed by ELN Landmine Detonation
Lance Corporal Helmuth Edison Montes died after the detonation of a landmine in Vegas de Segovia, in the municipality of Zaragoza, department of Antioquia, Colombia.
Ukraine War: How Hidden Landmines, Tripwires and Booby Traps Pose Lethal Danger for Years to Come
More than 40% of Ukraine is now mined, according to one estimate. Sky News speaks to an expert about why landmines are used and how difficult they are to clean up.
All-Women Police Unit From Egypt Breaks New Ground in Mine Action in Central Mali
For the first time in the history of UN peacekeeping operations, an all-women police unit from Egypt has joined MINUSMA, the UN Peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Over Explosive Ordnances Safely Destroyed near Erbil
The Kurdistan Mine Action Agency said on Tuesday that its teams safely destroyed more than 100 explosive ordnances which had been found in Mergasor district of Erbil province.
Ukraine Receives Military Equipment to Counter Russia’s Expected Surge in Landmine Usage
Historically, the Russian/Soviet military extensively used anti-tank and anti-personnel mines during armed conflicts. In Ukraine, Russian use of landmines is likely escalate as they try to halt Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine Faces Decades Long Humanitarian Challenge, Demining the Areas Once Occupied by Russian Troops
The government of Ukraine estimates that 160,000 square kilometers of land may be exposed to contamination with land mines, according to a U.S. State Department statement.
Increasing the Capacity for Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Ukraine
Norway will provide a smaller number of instructors to an Icelandic initiative to build up the Ukrainian capacity to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) as training and education of Ukrainian personnel are absolutely centr
Cambodia Optimistic About Achieving 2025 Land Mine-Free Goal
Confident to acheive mine-free status by 2025, First Vice President of the CMAA Ly Thuch requested the U.S. Government to continue supporting mine clearance operations in Cambodia toward the set mine-free goal.
Providing Protection: Japan Committed to Helping Ukraine Demining Efforts
In close cooperation with the Cambodian government, Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is strongly committed to saving Ukrainian people from vast amounts of mines and unexploded ordnance.
Bozena-5 Helps to Demine the De-occupied Territories of Kharkiv Region
The Bozena-5 demining system is used both in rough terrain and within urban conditions to clear the ground from explosive hazards that remain after hostilities with Russian forces.
Peaky Dippers’ YouTube Video Showing Unexploded Bomb Find in Worcester
THE moment a group of magnet fishing YouTubers pull an unexploded First World War bomb out of the River Severn has been released.
PM, New Thai Envoy Push for Border Demining
Prime Minister Hun Sen and new Thai ambassador Cherdkiat Atthakor have called on the Joint Boundary Commission to have the frontier cleared of landmines.
CEO to Cycle From London to Ukraine in Aid of Landmine Charity
A CEO is to cycle from London to Lviv in Western Ukraine to raise money to help clear landmines in the country.
U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine: Conventional Weapons Destruction
From 2004 to 2021, the United States provided more than $77.3 million to clear mines and UXO left by Russia’s forces and proxies in the Donbas, strengthen Ukraine’s demining capacity, and enhancing capacity.
Denmark Supports Explosive Hazards Management Activities in Iraq
The Danish government recently provided 14 million DKK to the United Nations Mine Action Service to develop the humanitarian mine action sector in Iraq.
Cambodian De-miners Begin Training Ukrainians to Clear Landmines Using New Technology
Cambodian landmine clearers, among the world's best after removing the leftovers of nearly three decades of war, have begun training Ukrainians to do the same.
Rebel Conflict in Senegal’s Casamance Region Far From Over
Casamance, a former Portuguese colony with a culture distinct from the rest of Senegal, is the site of Africa's longest-running separatist revolt. But some locals want to move on.
Level Playing Field Needed for People With Disabilities: Jerry White
Nobel laureate Jerry White said that there is a need for creating a level-playing field for people with disabilities, particularly in the business space.
Ukraine Has Largest Minefield In The World, Prime Minister Says
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the Russian war in Ukraine has created a minefield of 250,000 square kilometers in size in his country.
For Senegalese Landmine Victims, a Forgotten Conflict Lives On
The 40-year war between Senegal and rebels in its Casamance region has left legacies of landmines with diverse impacts.
Over 50 Hectares of Land Cleared from War-Time UXO in Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam
More than 50 hectares of land in A Luoi district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have been cleared from war-left unexploded ordnance (UXO), giving more farming land for local residents.
UXO Lao’s Officers Get Trained on Operational Management in Cambodia
With support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, UXO Lao and CMAC participate in an exchange programme on operational management in Cambodia.
Making Solomon Islands Safe 80 Years After the Battle for the Pacific
The HALO Trust, with funding from the United States, will locate and mark World War II legacy UXO while providing essential training and capacity building to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force EOD unit.
Workers Dig Up Uxo at Battambang’s Independence Monument Site
Cambodia Mine Action Centre officials respond to the unearthing of an item of UXO at the Independence Monument site in Battambang city, promptly removing it.
Demining Employing Over 700 Women
A report by the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority notes that many women are now taking on leadership roles with Cambodia’s institutions and its partner demining institutions.
Cambodia to Train Ukraine Land Mine Clearance Personnel: Hun Sen
Asian countries including Japan attend Paris conference on solidarity, reconstruction. Cambodia is painfully familiar with the long-lasting, devastating effects of land mines.
They Survived Russian Occupation, Then Got Hit by Explosives Left Behind
In Ukraine, mines and unexploded ordnance are tormenting civilians who, often after surviving the horrors of prolonged Russian occupation, are wounded or killed in explosions after the Russians retreat.
State Administrative Council Food Trucks Were Allegedly Hit by Landmines Set Up by the Arakan Army in Myanmar
Landmine detonates in Rakhine State, Myanmar, impacting State Administrative Council military vehicles and killing an unknown number of soldiers.
Demining Ukraine: A Pre-requisite for Recovery: Michael Tirre Remarks before the U.S. Helsinki Commission
Michael Tirre updated U.S. Helsinki Commission on the deadly landmines/UXO threats facing communities across Ukraine creating of the largest UXO hazards anywhere since WWII.
Ukraine Gains U.S. Support Tackling Vast Task of Removing Landmines
As the threat of mines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine is the biggest of its kind since World War II, ongoing U.S. support for explosive hazards clearance builds Ukrainian demining capacity.
Tackling Security Sector Connivance in Proliferation of Small Arms, Light Weapons
A convoy of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) on Tuesday survived a landmine explosion in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
UN Mission Convoy Survives Landmine Explosion in Yemen
A convoy of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) on Tuesday survived a landmine explosion in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Draganfly Launches New Flight Facility for Land Mine and Anomaly Detection Protocols
In partnership with Coldchain Delivery Systems, Draganfly Inc. will launch a testing site focused on protocols for anomaly detection to aid in the identification of mines and unexploded ordinance as well as UAV Delivery.
Dating Newly Produced Russian Missiles Used in Kyiv Attacks
A CAR field investigation team documented remnants of two of the missiles that hit Kyiv. The remnants bore marks indicating that the weapons were produced between July and September and between October and November 2022.
Mr. Giles Duley Appointed as the First United Nations Global Advocate for Persons With Disabilities in Conflict and Peacebuilding Situations
The UN appointed Mr. Giles Duley on 3 December, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, as the first United Nations Global Advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations.
Patrick Leahy Statement On The 25th Anniversary Of The Ottawa Landmine Treaty
Patrick Leahy statement commending the Biden Administration for restoring the policy on anti-personnel mines that was put in place during the Obama Administration. That was an important step.
New Landmine Detector With Export Competitiveness Ready for Field Use
South Korea has a new homemade landmine detector that's is ready for export and field use, and is capable of finding anti-personnel metal and non-metallic landmines.
Fenix Insight's Colin King Visits JMU for Research Study
Colin King of Fenix Insight visits JMU for project meetings related to the upcoming CISR/Fenix joint study on the aging of underwater munitions for DoD’s SERDP program.
Landmines Haunt Zimbabwe 40 Years After War
Dense belts of land mines — some with about 5,500 per square kilometer — on Zimbabwe’s border with Mozambique have hindered development in marginalized communities.
U.S., Thai Military Commence Humanitarian Mine Action Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training in Kingdom of Thailand
HMA is an ongoing program between the U.S. and Kingdom of Thailand to provide training in order to build partner capacity in safe disposal of existing landmines and explosive remnants of war.
ECOWAS National Commissions on Small Arms and Light Arms meet
The National Commissions responsible for controlling and combating the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the ECOWAS region met in the Togolese capital, Lomé on the Annual Coordination Meetin
$400 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
The United States continues to support Ukraine with additional military assistance to help defend itself, including from the Kremlin’s relentless attacks on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure.
Syria: Cluster Munitions Used in November 6 Attacks
Attacks by the Syrian-Russian military alliance on November 6, 2022, used banned cluster munitions on four camps for internally displaced people, Human Rights Watch said today.
Russia, Myanmar Only States to Use Landmines in 2022, Report Says
Russia and Myanmar are the only two countries to have used antipersonnel mines this year, according to the latest annual report from the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL).
Myanmar Junta Ramps Up Landmine Use
Myanmar’s forces have used landmines since 1999, but new use by the junta has surged since the February 2021 coup, according to the Landmine Monitor Report 2022, released last week.
Land Mines Continue to Haunt Women, Children in Yemen
Yemeni women and children continue to die from land mines planted by Houthi rebels across the country.
Dozens of Countries to Sign Deal to Curb Bombing in Urban Areas
Campaigners hope agreement will change military norms but countries including Russia, Israel and China are not expected to sign.
Carrier Strike Group Ten Participates in Humanitarian Mine Action in Split, Croatia
HMA is a Department of State-led initiative to increase partner nation capabilities in the areas of de-mining, stockpile management, and EOD training.
Clearing Afghanistan’s Deadly Legacy of War
In Afghanistan, deadly, rusting legacies of war are embedded in the walls of homes, lodged in roadside ditches, and half-buried in remote hillsides.
Training Manual On Gender-Mainstreaming Small Arms Control
There is recognition that, in implementing small arms regulatory instruments and other frameworks on SALW, states must take into account the gender dimension that has proven to be vital to the implementation processes.
Zelenskyy Visits Recaptured Kherson as Alleged War Crimes Emerge; Landmines Pose a Danger to Liberators
The newly liberated city of Kherson in southern Ukraine over the last few days, the hard work to restore power and water supplies in the region and to clear landmines left by retreating Russian forces is now beginning.
Trudeau Pledges $990K for Clearing Landmines, Cluster Bombs in Cambodia, Laos
Trudeau pledges $990K for clearing landmines, cluster bombs in Cambodia, Laos to help clean up explosives left over from civil wars, Vietnam War.
Demining Agency Clears Minefields Near Choman
The agency’s demining teams of DE1 and Mechanical in cooperation with Slovenian Enhancing Human Security (ITF), destroyed 22 mines and 20 Unexploded Ordnances (UXO) in the Karizan minefield.
Arms Transfer And SALW Controls In Middle East And North Africa: Challenges And State Of Play – Analysis
Conventional arms transfer controls and small arms and light weapons (SALW) controls could be strengthened in order to help to address security challenges and build confidence in the Middle East and North Africa.
‘Resilience Is a Consequence of Difficulties You Go Through’: Photojournalist Landmine Survivor Inspires North-East Businesses
Fresh from a 42-hour journey from Donbas, Ukraine, Giles Duley launched his keynote speech in Aberdeen with a “funny story about getting blown up in Afghanistan”.
Improvised Anti-Vehicle Land Mines (IAVMs) in Mexico: Cartel Emergent Weaponry Use
The use of anti-vehicle land mines by criminal cartels is now part of Mexico’s violent criminal landscape. This phase of improvised explosive devices represents an escalation of IED use against state forces and rivals.
Inside the Painstaking Search for Five Million Decaying Bombs in Cambodia
The mine action community in Cambodia has so far cleared over one million mines, according to HALO charity's deputy program manager, Claire Fearn.
UN: 343 Civilians Killed or Injured as a Result of Landmines
Since the April truce, landmines and explosive ordnances have become the leading fatalities of children in Yemen.
Two Farmers Killed by Landmines in Kaduna
Two farmers were killed on Thursday in Chikun Local Government after the vehicle they were travelling in drove over a landmine suspected to have been planted by terrorists operating in the Kabrasha area.
Cambodia to Train Ukrainians on Removing UXO Strewn by Russians
Cambodia will send deminers to train Ukrainians on clearing vast amounts of UXOs strewn by Russian forces amid the ongoing war.
United States Launches $47.6 Million Demining Training Project in Ukraine
On September 30, the Department awarded $47.6 million to Tetra Tech, Inc. of Pasadena, California to provide urgent humanitarian demining assistance to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal war of aggression.
UXO on Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Route Cleared in Controlled Explosion
An anti-submarine warfare weapon from the Second World War that was found near the alignment of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel has been diffused.
Shell Explosion in Southern Afghanistan Kills Child
A mortar shell explosion in the provincial capital of Helmand in southern Afghanistan, Lashkargah city, resulted in the fatality of a child, and the injury of another child, local Taliban officials said.
U.S. Plan to Counter Illicit Diversion of Certain Advanced Conventional Weapons in Eastern Europe
The United States’ priority is to ensure that Ukraine has the weapons it needs to defend its territory against Russia’s further invasion.
Prevent Civilian Harm From Explosive Weapons, Says HRW
Civilians account for the vast majority of people who are killed or injured when explosive weapons, such as aerial bombs, rockets, artillery and mortar projectiles, and missiles, are used in populated areas.
Two UN Employees Killed in Landmine Explosion in Iraq
Two Iraqi members of a team working for the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) were killed and a third was injured on Monday in an incident at an explosive ordnance clearance site at Shatt Al-Arab near Basra.
The Enduring Trauma Caused by Landmines
They are the legacy of every war: Mines and "IEDs", short for "improvised explosive devices." Years after being buried, they continue to serve their insidious purpose, killing and maiming people.
Three Children Killed in Landmine Explosion in Central Yemen
Three Yemeni children were killed in a landmine explosion in central Bayda province, a local NGO said Saturday.
Landmines and Gunfire Claim Three Civilian Lives, Injure at Least 23 in Arakan Conflict Last Month
At least three civilians were killed and 23 others were injured due to landmines and shooting incidents in Arakan State and Chin State’s Paletwa Township last month.
Ukrainian Deminers Remove Deadly Threats to Civilians
Beside an abandoned Russian military camp in eastern Ukraine, the body of a man lay decomposing in the grass — a civilian who had fallen victim to a tripwire land mine set by retreating Russian forces.
Indonesia: Peacekeeping Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II Helps Partners Develop Critical Capabilities
U.S. and Australian Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians train Indonesian Army soldiers on EOD techniques and procedures during Garuda Canti Dharma II.
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