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The Development Of A Humanitarian Ied Clearance Capacity In Afghanistan, Alexander Tan
The Development Of A Humanitarian Ied Clearance Capacity In Afghanistan, Alexander Tan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have been widely used in Afghanistan since the mid-2000s, presenting a significant and life-threatening hazard to the civilian population. As areas become free from conflict and permissible for humanitarian clearance, an effective response is required to protect civilians. With the support of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the German Federal Foreign Office, and in coordination with the Directorate of Mine Action Coordination (DMAC; the Afghan national mine action authority) and other stakeholders, The HALO Trust (HALO) has developed and implemented a successful proof of concept for manual clearance of victim operated IEDs (VOIEDs). While …
The Journal Of Conventional Weapons Destruction Issue 23.3 (2020), Cisr Journal
The Journal Of Conventional Weapons Destruction Issue 23.3 (2020), Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Southeast Asia | Risk Management | Cluster Munitions Remnants Survey | IMAS Training in Vietnam | Mine Risk Education | Victim Assistance | Underwater Clearance | Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality in HMA | HMA in the Gray Zone | IED Clearance Capacity in Afghanistan