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Demining In Remote Areas Of Northern Afghanistan, Artyom Harutyunyan
Demining In Remote Areas Of Northern Afghanistan, Artyom Harutyunyan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since September 2010, the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) has carried out survey-and-clearance operations in the isolated Darwaz region of northern Afghanistan, where explosive-ordnance caches and unexploded ordnance and mine contamination remain a serious concern.
New Mine/Erw Risk Education Initiatives In Afghanistan, Samim Hashimi
New Mine/Erw Risk Education Initiatives In Afghanistan, Samim Hashimi
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Many steps, including training midwives, police officers and teachers in mine and explosive remnants of war risk education (mine/ERW RE), have been taken in Afghanistan to ensure that mine/ERW RE is integrated into local networks. This article outlines the move toward integrating mine/ERW RE within local networks in Afghanistan to assure that high-quality and sustainable material is delivered in the areas that need it most.
Using Minehound In Cambodia And Afghanistan, David Daniels, Jurgen Braunstein, Michael Nevard
Using Minehound In Cambodia And Afghanistan, David Daniels, Jurgen Braunstein, Michael Nevard
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The HALO Trust uses the MINEHOUND dual sensor detector in Cambodia and Afghanistan to reduce false-alarm rates. MINEHOUND combines a metal detector with ground-penetrating radar to improve efficiency of mine removal in areas highly contaminated with metallic false alarms.