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Afghanistan’S National Mine Action Strategic Plan (2016–2021), Mohammad Akbar Oriakhil
Afghanistan’S National Mine Action Strategic Plan (2016–2021), Mohammad Akbar Oriakhil
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan suffers from severe landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination, mostly as a result of the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989), internal conflict lasting from 1992 to 1996, and the United States-led coalition intervention in late 2001.
Humanitarian Mine Action In Afghanistan: A History, Ian Mansfield
Humanitarian Mine Action In Afghanistan: A History, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After a decade of Soviet occupation in Afghanistan and the resulting internal conflict, the removal of explosive remnants of war (ERW) became a complicated issue. Systematic clearance of ERW was difficult to establish due to the volatile security situation and an inability to regulate clearance work. However, due to collaboration between the United Nations and Afghan nongovernmental organizations, mine clearance operations were successfully established in Afghanistan in the 1990s.
The Gradual Process Of Nationalizing Mre In Afghanistan, Samim Hashimi, Mutahar Sha Akhgar
The Gradual Process Of Nationalizing Mre In Afghanistan, Samim Hashimi, Mutahar Sha Akhgar
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan, a country torn apart by decades of conflict, is implementing a successful plan for national mine-risk education. Successes, strategies, and at-risk populations are discussed and analyzed in this article.
The Challenges Of Ied Awareness And Mre In Afghanistan, Mathias Hagstrøm
The Challenges Of Ied Awareness And Mre In Afghanistan, Mathias Hagstrøm
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Improvised explosive devices have become a significant threat to the people of Afghanistan and have surpassed the threat posed by other types of explosive remnants of war. In order to combat these dangers, the United Nations Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan has worked closely with other groups to develop an IED-awareness booklet that supports current mine-risk-education efforts.
The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 13.1 (2009), Cisr Journal
The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 13.1 (2009), Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Focus: Central and South America | Feature: Mine-risk Education | Special Report: Small Arms/Light Weapons and MANPADS | Notes from the Field | Research and Development
Afghanistan, Country Profile
Afghanistan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan's landmine contamination began with the Soviet occupation from 1979 to 1989. Pro-Soviet Afghan-government forces continued contributing to this landmine, unexploded ordnance and other explosive remnants of war contamination during the next three years. Factional fighting from 1992 to 1995, resistance to the Taliban from 1996 to 2001 and the 2001 US-led invasion added to the problem. Not only does this contamination injure or kill more than 100 Afghans a month, it also impacts the reconstruction and development of the country into an economically and politically stable nation.
Afghanistan, Country Profile
Afghanistan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Coming Home, Edward Pennington-Ridge
Coming Home, Edward Pennington-Ridge
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Adopt-A-Minefield Survivor Assistance Consultant Ed Pennington-Ridge visited Afghanistan from May 1 through May 20, 2005. Despite the challenging security environment and anti-Western riots that began while he was there, his trip reinforced the importance of the work that AAM and other mine action organizations are doing in this country.
Hidden Killers In Afghanistan, Khair M. Sharif
Hidden Killers In Afghanistan, Khair M. Sharif
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Years of demining and mine action operations have reduced the number of casualties in Afghanistan, and lives are beginning to improve. Yet about eight percent of the estimated 33,000 communities in the country continue to be impacted and 12 percent of those are considered high-impact communities.
Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen
Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The fieldwork for the Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey was completed in January 2005, and the United Nations certified it 30 Sept. 2005. The final ALIS report is expected to be published in March 2006. This article provides an overview of the findings and how the mine action community in Afghanistan is using the results in its strategic planning.
Becoming Part Of The Hope, Tracey Begley
Becoming Part Of The Hope, Tracey Begley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Visiting Laos and Cambodia can be a bit frightening for anyone— especially a 14-year-old girl. “Why are we going there?” I whined on the plane to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I had just been reading an article about Asia’s most dangerous countries, and it featured Cambodia. Why would my parents take me there?
Afghanistan, Country Profile
Afghanistan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan is one of the most heavily mine-infested countries in the world. During a 10-year occupation beginning in 1979 followed by years of internal warfare, landmines were planted throughout the country. The most heavily impacted areas are near the borders of Pakistan and Iran. Following the Soviet occupation, over 800 square kilometers (308.88 square miles) were contaminated with landmines. The exact number of mines plaguing the country is unknown, as minefield records are still incomplete. With such a vast problem, there was an immense need for action. In 1989, a mine action program was developed that would later become one …
A Profile Of Afghanistan, Country Profile
A Profile Of Afghanistan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan is a dry, landlocked nation made up mostly of rugged mountains that run northeast to southwest and divide the northern provinces from the rest of the country. Bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, it also shares a tiny strip of land with China. Because of its cold winters and hot summers, nearly all of Afghanistan’s supply of natural fresh water begins as snow. This limited supply, however, has been severely depleted because of a four year drought from 1998–2002. Drought and the added thirst of two million returning refugees has left nearly 80 percent of Afghanistan’s population …
After The Taliban: Opportunities And Challenges In Mine Action In Afghanistan, 2002–2003, Patrick Fruchet
After The Taliban: Opportunities And Challenges In Mine Action In Afghanistan, 2002–2003, Patrick Fruchet
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Afghan Technical Consultants: A Brief Overview, Kefayatullah Eblagh
Afghan Technical Consultants: A Brief Overview, Kefayatullah Eblagh
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghan Technical Consultants (ATC) was established in 1989 as the first humanitarian mine clearance organization sponsored by the United Nations. Through February 2004, ATC had cleared 82.4 sq km of high-priority mined areas and 192.7 sq km of former battlefields. During its 14 years of operations, ATC has located and destroyed a total of 3,437 anti-vehicle mines, 143,392 anti-personnel mines and 1,611,676 pieces of UXO. ATC currently employs nearly 2,000 personnel working in every region of Afghanistan.
Operation Enduring Freedom: The Role Of Polish Engineers In Afghanistan, Boguslaw Bebenek, Hanna Madziar, Wojciech Chyla
Operation Enduring Freedom: The Role Of Polish Engineers In Afghanistan, Boguslaw Bebenek, Hanna Madziar, Wojciech Chyla
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Polish Military Contingent, located at Bagram Base, 65 km from Kabul, has been contributing to peacekeeping missions withinOperation Enduring Freedom since March 2002. In addition to the platoon's main responsibilities of engineering reconnaissance and mine clearance, the platoon is also responsible for building fortification structures, developing base infrastructure, loading and transporting constructing materials, and conducting different kinds of ground works, mainly in the surrounding area of the base.
Current Landmine Impact Surveys By The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
Current Landmine Impact Surveys By The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) envisions post-conflict societies being free from the impact of landmines in order to boost peace, stability and economic development. Since 1998, 14 surveys have been conducted, including one in northern Iraq by United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) and one in Lebanon through the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF). In 2003, seven surveys are being conducted with SAC support. This article describes the current status of the Landmine Impact Surveys (LISs) in Afghanistan, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somaliland.
From Kosovo To Afghanistan, Cluster Bombs Again, Fernando Termentini
From Kosovo To Afghanistan, Cluster Bombs Again, Fernando Termentini
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Cluster bombs have created problems in several countries, as they are one of the many unexploded hazards often left behind after a conflict. This article gives an overview of the threat and shows how the organization Intersos has been working to help clear up the problem.
Adopt-A-Team: Adopt-A-Minefield® Responds To The Situation In Afghanistan, Megan Burke
Adopt-A-Team: Adopt-A-Minefield® Responds To The Situation In Afghanistan, Megan Burke
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan is considered one of the most mine-affected countries in the world. This is the sad legacy of 23 years of near-continuous war—first against Soviet occupiers, then between rival Afghan factions. The majority of the population has not experienced a time of peace in their lives. According to the United Nations, between 150 and 300 people are injured or killed every month due to landmines or UXO. Seventy percent of those accidents involve civilians—many of whom are returning refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Demining During Operation Enduring Freedom In Afghanistan, John Wilkinson
Demining During Operation Enduring Freedom In Afghanistan, John Wilkinson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The U.S. and Coalition forces’ occupation of airfields at Bagram and Kandahar in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom was initially hampered by the presence of a large number of mines and UXO in both the immediate and surrounding areas of the airfields. U.S. and Coalition forces quickly came to understand that traditional countermine demining operations were insufficient to ensure troop habitability and operational safety in the base area, a situation not foreseen or provided for in current U.S. Army doctrine. This experience strongly suggests that the U.S. Army should assess its current countermine doctrine and introduce a doctrinal modification to …
Assisting A Disabled Population: A Look At Victim Assistance In Afghanistan, Cisr Jmu
Assisting A Disabled Population: A Look At Victim Assistance In Afghanistan, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Mine Risk Education And Mine Awareness In Afghanistan, Cisr Jmu
Mine Risk Education And Mine Awareness In Afghanistan, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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The Mine Action Program For Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
The Mine Action Program For Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Child To Child: What We Have Learned About Educating Children, Sarah Warren
Child To Child: What We Have Learned About Educating Children, Sarah Warren
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Save the Children Federation (SCF/US) began its Landmine Education Project (LEP) in Kabul, Afghanistan in April 1996. It developed a participatory curriculum based on principles of non-formal education.
Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov
Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Ronco: Back In Afghanistan, Jj Scott
Ronco: Back In Afghanistan, Jj Scott
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé
The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Ian Mansfield of the United Nations Development Programme talks candidly about the various mine action offices in the UN, how the UN organizes mine action, the role of host governments, donors, and the successes and challenges of coordinating integrated mine action activities with infrastructure development and capacity building.
Current Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
Current Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Millions of landmines littering Afghani soil pose a horrifying threat to civilians fleeing their homelands and soldiers entering the area in response to the rising war on terrorism. Meanwhile, those attempting to clear these lands face their own malicious enemies.
Travelogue: Afghanistan, Oren J. Schlein
Travelogue: Afghanistan, Oren J. Schlein
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In early July 2001, I traveled to the Afghan cities of Kabul, Jalalabad, Herat, and Kandahar. The purpose of my trip was to assess the status of our Adopt-A-Minefield® program in the country. I was hosted by the Mine Action Program for Afghanistan (MAPA), which is a part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan (UNOCHA). This report was written after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington DC on September 11, 2001. Adopt-A-Minefield® is a program of the United Nations Association of the USA.