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Managing Landmine Casualty Data, Cisr Jmu

CISR Studies and Reports

The Mine Action Information Center (MAIC) at James Madison University implemented this project to develop a framework for the systematic collection and management of landmine casualty data. The project was premised on the lack of an adequate system for collecting and managing landmine casualty data on a global basis. Data on landmine and UXO casualties is being collected in a systematic manner in some countries, but worldwide, it is not being collected in a comprehensive or consistent manner that allows it to be compared cross-nationally and aggregated globally. The lack of an adequate system hampers the ability of mine action …

The Effects Of Landmines On Women In The Middle East, Mary Ruberry

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The countries of the Middle East are beset with troubles caused by nature as well as man-made strife. The region is prey to earthquakes, droughts and flooding, and years of conflict have left the region riddled with landmines and UXO. As a result, national economies have suffered, leaving social and medical infrastructure battered and scarred. Regional turmoil has caused the flight of millions of refugees and displaced persons who survive in sparse camps, many for decades.

Landmines In Lebanon: An Historic Overview And The Current Situation, Harald Wie

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

It is estimated that 150,000 landmines of all categories are currently in Lebanon. The exact location of most of these weapons remains unknown. In addition, a large number of UXO continues to pose a serious threat to local populations, particularly in the south.

Global Focus On Landmines In Afghanistan, Joe Lokey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Even though it has one of the longest running mine clearance programs, Afghanistan is still believed to be one of the most severely mine-affected countries in the world. The Mine Action Program in Afghanistan (MAPA), a United Nations-supported entity, is one of the largest and most successful national programs in the world and one almost exclusively run by the Afghans themselves with fewer than a dozen or so of the 5,000-person workforce being non-nationals.

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Landmines in Central and South America

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.

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.

Landmines In Chile: Who Is At Risk?, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Captain Patricio Undurraga of the Chilean Ministry of Defense discusses the mine problem in his country and describes present and future demining efforts of the Chilean army and navy.

Cambodia, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Country profile of Cambodia, Spring 2001

North Korea, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

North Korea

South Korea, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

South Korea

Vietnam, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Vietnam

Mine Action – A Model For Other Global Challenges?, Dennis Barlow

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

A few short years ago, the humanitarian demining task seemed insurmountable. Not only was the prospect of eliminating landmines as a global threat deemed unachievable, but the political and organizational landscape was new, diverse and uncharted.

Pakistan, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Pakistan

Thailand, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Thailand

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.1 (2001), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Journal of Mine Action Issue 5.1

Landmines in Asia and the Pacific

India, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Country profile of India

Myanmar, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Myanmar

Mine Clearance By Villagers In Rural Cambodia: Spontaneous Demining Initiatives, Final Study Report, Ruth Bottomley

Global CWD Repository

This report presents the findings and conclusions of a six-month research project to investigate the occurence of mine clearance activities by villagers. The aim of the research was to provide reliable and accurate information on the subject of village mine clearance with the intention that this information could help to inform and expand the debate and perhaps suggest some viable solutions. The research was based very much on qualitative methodology. This methodology allowed the researchers to gather a more detailed, in-depth "street view" of the villages affected by mines and unexploded ordnances.

Strategic Mine Action Plan For Yemen, Gichd

Global CWD Repository

The Government of Yemen is developing a national mine action capacity capable of planning, co-ordinating and managing all aspects of mine action activities in the country. The National Demining Committee (NDC) Chaired by the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, is the central body responsible for policy formulation, resource allocation and National Mine Action Strategy.