Since the departure of extremist group al Shabaab in 2011, Somalia's National Security Forces and their African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) partners, have been collecting and destroying unexploded ordnance (UXOs) from all over the Somali capital. AU / UN IST
Paul Heslop from Mine Action says that the battle against landmines "is being won." UNTV
ccording to the United Nations Mine Action Service, nearly every community in south-central Somalia suffers from degrees of explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination, and few have the support or capacity to deal with these threats. AU/UN-IST
In the Afghan capital, Kabul, yesterday, a ceremony marking Mine Awareness Day took place with the participation of representatives of the Afghan Government, the diplomatic community, and international and national organizations. UNAMA
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On this year’s International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April), UN officials say that with sustained support, a mine-free world can be achieved within 5 to 10 years. UNTV / FILE
In advance of International Landmine Awareness Day, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the global event “shines a spotlight on the horrendous damage inflicted by mines.” UNMAS / UNTV
Actor Jeremy Renner of Academy Award-winning film “The Hurt Locker” visits UN de-mining projects in Kabul, Bamyan and Bagram to highlight efforts to remove landmines from the war-scarred country. UNMAS
According to United Nations officials, the war against landmines may be won sooner than many once thought, but success will depend on continued donor support and commitments from mine-affected countries to get the job done. UNMAS
United Nations agencies, national authorities and nongovernmental organizations need $391 million in 2006 to remove landmines, assist victims and teach people in mine-affected areas how to avoid danger. UNMAS / UNTV