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James Madison University

Centers and organizations

2007

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The Mine-Action Process In Iraqi Kurdistan, Jamal Jalal Hussein Jul 2007

The Mine-Action Process In Iraqi Kurdistan, Jamal Jalal Hussein

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Iraqi Kurdistan Mine Action Agency has been working to clear Kurdistan of landmines and unexploded ordnance that were placed by the former Iraqi government over the past 40 years and the Iranian Army during the Iran-Iraq War from 1980–1988. The Agency is overcoming many challenges and has cleared a vast number of minefields so the land can be handed back to the owners. Casualties from explosive remnants of war are extremely high but a new mine-risk-education program will inform people who live in dangerous areas how to minimize the threat of explosive remnants of war.


New Approaches And Strategies For Mre In Azerbaijan, Musa Jalalov Jul 2007

New Approaches And Strategies For Mre In Azerbaijan, Musa Jalalov

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

By changing its approach, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action has been able to achieve much success in its mine-risk education program. As Head of the MRE Department for ANAMA, Musa Jalalov describes the new steps being taken in Azerbaijan to educate the public and involve the community in mine action.


Regional Mine Action As A Confidence-Building Measure, Jernej Cimperšek, Iztok Hočevar Jul 2007

Regional Mine Action As A Confidence-Building Measure, Jernej Cimperšek, Iztok Hočevar

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The mine-action cooperation through regional workshops described in this article tested the effectiveness of this cooperation as a confidence-building measure among neighbouring states and former combatants.