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Video: Mine action can support political and peace processes, says United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on April 8, 2021. (Xinhua) We need increased political will and cooperation to prevent and respond to the threat, says Antonio Guterres.
UNITED NATIONS, April 8 (Xinhua) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday highlighted the role of mine action in advancing and underpinning durable solutions to conflict. Mine action is an essential first step towards peace and stability, the UN chief told the Security Council Ministerial Open Debate on Mine Action.
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Home | News & Events | Zimbabwe without landmines: a crucial step towards development We salute our demining partners and the courageous frontline workers who carry out this dangerous work at great personal sacrifice.
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Niculin Jaeger
Lying dormant until triggered by a victim and intended to incapacitate, landmines maim civilians and render vast tracks of land unusable. Mines and unexploded ordnance leave a terrible legacy of war, long after the guns have fallen silent. Hidden from sight, they continue to kill and injure innocent civilians going about their daily lives, especially children. Their very presence hinders development and prevents families and communities from being able to return to their land and rebuild. Zimbabwe knows the long-lasting suffering that mines cause.
Statement by SRSG Hanna Tetteh on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
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Theme: “Perseverance, Partnership and Progress”
Each year, the 4th of April marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. This day highlights the important work being done to rid the world of Landmines, Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and the increasing use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
In 2019 alone, about 30,000 deaths and injuries globally resulted from the use of explosive weapons, with 66% of all casualties being civilians. Of these civilian casualties, 90% were in urban areas. In Somalia alone, there were 498 IED incidents in 2020, resulting in 1,244 casualties, including 206 Somali National Army members, 35 Somali Police and 14 AMISOM troops.