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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
A protracted war leaves behind many legacies – grieving families, shattered limbs, destroyed homes, disrupted education, lost livelihoods and psychological trauma. One of the lesser known legacies is land blanketed with landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) consisting of unexploded bombs, artillery shells and missiles, mortar bombs, anti-tank projectiles, rifle grenades and hand grenades.
In Sri Lanka this translated into 1.6 million landmines and ERWs spread over an area of 2,000 square kilometres in the districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Mannar, Batticaloa and Trincomalee where, from 1983 to 2009, one million people were displaced by the war.
FG unveils plans to mitigate risks posed by unexploded, explosive ordnances in conflict areas FG unveils plans to mitigate risks posed by unexploded, explosive ordnances in conflict areas
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The Federal Government, on Sunday, applauded ongoing efforts being made by the United Nations Mines Action Service (UNMAS) in Nigeria in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria and North East Development Commission (NEDC) toward raising awareness and mitigating the risks posed by unexploded ordnances (UXOs), mines and other explosive remnants of war in conflict-affected communities.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouk, gave the commendation via a statement to mark the 2021 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
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Life Is Waiting: Resistance & Referendum in Western Sahara directed by Iara Lee.
About this Event
Western Sahara is one of the most landmine-contaminated territories in the world due to a 40-year conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front. Dozens of Sahrawi people are mutilated or killed by landmines every year, and most of the population is confined in refugee camps, without a safe land to return to.
On Sunday the 4th of April, the
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Kassiha 2025 present…
A screening of Cultures of Resistance films,
Life Is Waiting: Resistance & Referendum in Western Sahara. The event will be followed by an open conversation taking place via Zoom with our special guests. Join us to learn more about the culture and heritage of the Sahrawi people and their struggle against remnants of war.