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The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Landmines in Central and South America
Colombia: 35 Years And Still Struggling, Cisr Jmu
Colombia: 35 Years And Still Struggling, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The civil wars in Colombia have caused the deaths and disappearances of many innocent victims. Guerillas, insurgent groups and paramilitaries are all fighting to find peace, yet peace seems far away.
Landmines:A Deadly Reminder Of Chile’S Military Past, Louise Egan
Landmines:A Deadly Reminder Of Chile’S Military Past, Louise Egan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although the fighting is long over, a number of anti-personnel landmines still remain in Chile, posing a threat to civilians even today. With casualties increasing, the people are calling on the government to take action.
Victim Assistance In Central America: A Regional Effort, Juan Carlos Ruan
Victim Assistance In Central America: A Regional Effort, Juan Carlos Ruan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS facilitates victim assistance efforts by connecting the victim to appropriate medical resources. As the OAS program continues its programs in the countries of
Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu
Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With no party assuming responsibility for thousands of acres of UXO-infested land, the fate of Panama’s ex-United States artillery ranges remains unresolved. The grueling task of transforming the unusable land falls to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community leaving the tainted ground waiting for release.
The Southern African Development Community’S Technical Advisors Course, Salomon Schreuder, Kevin Bolton
The Southern African Development Community’S Technical Advisors Course, Salomon Schreuder, Kevin Bolton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With funding and support from South African and international groups, the SADC teams up with IMEESA to improve deminers’ management and technology skills.
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Latin America, Stacy L. Smith
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Latin America, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United States coordinates aid across Latin America through mine awareness and clearance operations. Channeled mainly through the OAS, U.S. funds support comprehensive mine action programs as needed in Central America.
Cuba, Country Profile
El Salvador, Country Profile
El Salvador, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
El Salvador
Nicaragua, Country Profile
Guatemala, Country Profile
Helping Guatemala: Organization Of American States, Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy, Mine Action Program In Central America (Aimca), William Mcdonough, Carl Case
Helping Guatemala: Organization Of American States, Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy, Mine Action Program In Central America (Aimca), William Mcdonough, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Because of the internal conflict during the 1980s, Guatemala’s land is now littered with AP landmines and UXO. The OAS and Inter-American Defense Board have developed an assistance program to help the country.
Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme
Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Falkland Islands contain approximately 117 mine fields. Many of the mines were remotely delivered. About 80 percent of these landmines are hidden beneath sandy beaches and peat, which can shift a mine’s position and make detection and removal very difficult.
The History Of Demining In Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The History Of Demining In Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Nicaragua's civil war of the 1980s left the country ridden with landmines. Since 1989 a number of organizations have been working in Nicaragua to overcome obstacles and improve the country's landmine situation.
Ecuador, Country Profile
United States Southern Command, Southcom, Cisr Jmu
United States Southern Command, Southcom, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
SOUTHCOM has humanitarian demining programs in several Central American countries. With help from the OAS, SOUTHCOM is able to make progress in helping this area become mine free.
The Inter-American Defense Board, An Interview With Colonel Rowcliffe, Margaret S. Busé
The Inter-American Defense Board, An Interview With Colonel Rowcliffe, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Colonel Rowcliffe discusses the efforts of the IADB, MARMINCA, OAS and PADCA in coordinating demining efforts in Central America.
Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce
Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Queen’s University and the Pan-American Health Organization are collaborating on a project called Community-Based Rehabilitation, designed to aid survivors. The project assists victims with their physical, emotional and financial problems to help them reenter and remain active in their communities.
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS, PAHO and UNICEF step in to bolster the activities of NGOs and governments to meet the needs of landmine survivors for rehabilitation and socio-economic integration.
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
These stories are dedicated to all the people who have contributed, in one way or another, to the removal of mines worldwide and to the mine victims who must make the daily effort to reclaim their lives. Thank you Neyrín, Porfirio and Juan, and may God protect you. —José Ramon Zepeda B
On The Cutting Edge Of Landmine Technology, Cisr Jmu
On The Cutting Edge Of Landmine Technology, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The tools and technology of the demining world are constantly developing and improving. This article briefly describes several new instruments and techniques currently being developed that will hopefully aid in future demining activity.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The GICHD works with numerous organizations to assist demining efforts in Central and South America. Through programs such as IMSMA and the Afghan Dog Program, GICHD has contributed significantly to mine action in Latin America and continues to do so.
Mine Detection Dogs In Central America: An Optimum Technology?, Jaime Perales
Mine Detection Dogs In Central America: An Optimum Technology?, Jaime Perales
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Using mine detection dogs offers many benefits as well as challenges. In the often rough terrain of Central America, dogs can detect mines where machinery is useless, yet climate and disease pose threats to the dogs’ effectiveness and sometimes even their survival.
Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer
Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Canada’s MREL Specialty Explosive Products Limited introduces a new approach to neutralizing landmines and UXO.
Roots Of Peace: Turning Mines Into Vines, Stacy L. Smith
Roots Of Peace: Turning Mines Into Vines, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Roots of Peace, a non-profit NGO, works hard to provide solutions to landmine-stricken countries and communities around the world.
Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Countries worldwide are supporting OAS’ efforts to clear landmine-stricken areas in Central America by implementing a mine action program that will teach courses in demining techniques and supervise and monitor mine clearance operations.
Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis
Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1992, when a peace agreement was reached in Suriname, the OAS has been instrumental in demining activities throughout the country. The efforts of the Surinamese National Army as well as those of other governments have aided the country in clearing mine-affected areas and allowing civilians to return to their homes.
Unicef In Latin America, Cisr Jmu
Unicef In Latin America, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Recognizing that children are the segment of the population most vulnerable to mine-affected areas, UNICEF has focused its efforts in Central America to disseminating mine awareness information, assisting mine victims and preventing future mine incidents in Columbia, Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
These Firemen Are Deminers: An Interview With Mr. Guillermo Pacheco, Program Coordinator Of The Assistance Program For Demining In Guatemala, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Guillermo Pacheco discusses Guatemala’s landmine situation and explains how volunteer firefighters are lending a hand in demining activites.
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Marshall Legacy Institute is a non-profit organization that works internationally "to alleviate suffering, restore hope and create conditions that nurture stability." In 1998, they began to assist Nicaragua in demining and promoting mine awareness countrywide.