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Strategic Planning In Yemen, Tim Lardner, Matt Craig
Strategic Planning In Yemen, Tim Lardner, Matt Craig
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The first ever Landmine Impact Survey was completed in Yemen in July 2000 by the Mine Clearance Planning Agency. With the help of Cranfield Mine Action, Yemen has been developing a strategy to maximize the efficiency of its mine action program.
Red Cross/Red Crescent Mine Action Involvement In The Middle East, Laurence Desvignes
Red Cross/Red Crescent Mine Action Involvement In The Middle East, Laurence Desvignes
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Middle East is an area significantly impacted by landmines, and there is a great need for the spread of mine awareness in mine-affected countries. The Red Cross and Red Crescent are hard at work in the region, attempting to raise mine awareness among the citizens of these nations.
Background On The Mine/Uxo Problem, Mohamed Ahmen
Background On The Mine/Uxo Problem, Mohamed Ahmen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Twenty-two years of conflict have left a significant number of unfenced and unmarked mine fields in southern Lebanon, requiring strong coordination between various organizations in order to meet emergency demands.
The Landmines Resource Center For Lebanon, Habbouba Aoun
The Landmines Resource Center For Lebanon, Habbouba Aoun
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After 15 years of war and 22 years of occupation, Lebanon is littered with landmines. The Landmines Resource Center (LMRC) seeks to improve the situation by collecting, analyzing and disseminating related data.
Humanitarian Mine Action In Northern Iraq, Tim Carstairs
Humanitarian Mine Action In Northern Iraq, Tim Carstairs
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Through sustained efforts, the Mines Advisory Group has made significant progress in the demining of war-torn Northern Iraq. Cooperation with local villagers has been a key to their success.
The United States Central Command’S Role In The Middle East, Margaret S. Busé
The United States Central Command’S Role In The Middle East, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The U.S. CENTCOM humanitarian mine action program provides a successful interaction between US military trainers, the host country, the indigenous community and the non-governmental organizations while ridding the host country of landmines. Their train-the-trainer approach insures that there is an indigenous demining operation in place before U.S. forces exit the country.
Mine Field Breaching In Desert Storm, Thomas Houlahan
Mine Field Breaching In Desert Storm, Thomas Houlahan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During the Gulf War, Iraqi troops laid over seven million mines throughout Kuwait, which resulted in a need for advanced techniques allowing American troops to quickly breach landmine-afflicted areas.
Mine Action In Egypt: The Landmine Struggle Center And Arabic Mine Action Campaign, Jenny Lange
Mine Action In Egypt: The Landmine Struggle Center And Arabic Mine Action Campaign, Jenny Lange
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Egypt’s land is plagued with almost 20 million mines/UXO dating back to WWII. The government does not want to remove them without help from those who planted them. In response, the Landmine Struggle Center and Arabic Mine Action Campaign were formed to help those who are affected.
Bombs Away: A Proactive Approach, Lisa M. Vanada
Bombs Away: A Proactive Approach, Lisa M. Vanada
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
UXO clearance in Guam and the Pacific Islands is considered mostly "emergency removal." The Journal examines how improper disposal, fatalities and a lack of survey or accident data compounds the problem for this region.
K-9 Dog Academy Takes Its Training To The Mine Field, Margaret S. Busé
K-9 Dog Academy Takes Its Training To The Mine Field, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Journal senior editor Margaret Buse sits down with dog trainer Malinda Julien to discuss the K-9 Dog Academy and the future-and present-of mine detecting dogs.
Rhino In Cambodia, Manfred Joehnk
Rhino In Cambodia, Manfred Joehnk
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
RHINO, a large and powerful demining tool geared towards large clearance operations, has been put to the test--both on testing grounds and in the field. The result: a level of performance and operability that alleviates the concerns of critics.
Photographing Tragedy: Landmines And Victims, Tim Grant
Photographing Tragedy: Landmines And Victims, Tim Grant
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Tim Grant recounts his experiences capturing the images of landmines and the stories of their victims on film. From buckets of AP mines to victims on the operating table, Grant sees and tells all about the images that have shaped him.
The U.S. Pacific Command Humanitarian Demining Program, Joe Lokey
The U.S. Pacific Command Humanitarian Demining Program, Joe Lokey
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Under the direction of the U.S. Pacific Command, SOCPAC guides the deployment of Special Operations Forces to mine-affected countries throughout Asia and the Pacific to teach clearance and develop indigenous capabilities.
Koch Mine Safe And The Cordon Sanitaire Clearance Program, Henry Thompson
Koch Mine Safe And The Cordon Sanitaire Clearance Program, Henry Thompson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Through the work of Koch GmbH and Mine-Tech, the 359 km-long Cordon Sanitaire in Zimbabwe is being demined in one of the first humanitarian demining efforts of its kind.
Munitions And Mines: Peace Education For Laos, Titus Peachey
Munitions And Mines: Peace Education For Laos, Titus Peachey
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
From the end of the Vietnam War to 1994, 10,000 Laotians fell casualty to the millions of pieces of UXO within their borders. The author recounts the role of Mennonite Central Committee and other NGOs in reversing this situation.
U.S. Office Of Global Humanitarian Demining Works Toward Demining 2010 Goals, Elizabeth A. Cramer
U.S. Office Of Global Humanitarian Demining Works Toward Demining 2010 Goals, Elizabeth A. Cramer
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1994, the United States has committed approximately $400 million to worldwide humanitarian demining efforts. With its sights set on 2010, the U.S. Office of Global Humanitarian Demining is working to establish partnerships in the private sector.
The Direct Approach From Kosovo: Mine Awareness Education, Philip Dive
The Direct Approach From Kosovo: Mine Awareness Education, Philip Dive
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
HMO Response's Philip Dive sees the inherent value in the direct approach in mine awareness training and urges the mine action community in Kosovo not to look past this approach.
The Children's Plight In Cambodia, Chris Horwood, Michel Le Pechoux
The Children's Plight In Cambodia, Chris Horwood, Michel Le Pechoux
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
UNICEF's mine action initiative in Cambodia puts victim assistance, risk education and community awareness at the forefront. Efforts have helped produce a national mine incident database, which aids in planning and evaluating fundraising.
Uxo Clearance In Guam And The Pacific Islands Is Considered Mostly "Emergency Removal." The Journal Examines How Improper Disposal, Fatalities And A Lack Of Survey Or Accident Data Compounds The Problem For This Region., Ruth Bottomley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Despite the dangers, villagers often resort to clearing mine fields, especially when the use of valuable agricultural lands is at stake. This practice is a common topic for discussion in the demining community, although it is far from being resolved.
Southeast Asia Air Combat Data, Tom Smith
Southeast Asia Air Combat Data, Tom Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Tom Smith details the United State's efforts to create an informational and relational database for mine/UXO identification in Southeast Asia and its importance in targeting landmines.
Thailand: The Land Of Smiles (Until You Take Your First Step), Dave Mccracken
Thailand: The Land Of Smiles (Until You Take Your First Step), Dave Mccracken
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The remnants of conflicts along the Thai-Cambodian, Lao, Malaysian and Myanmar borders affect the Livelihood of about 400,000 residents. The Thailand Mine Action Center looks to reverse 40 years-worth of Landmine contamination.
Mine/Uxo Casualties And Casualty Surveillance In Cambodia, Reuben Mccarthy
Mine/Uxo Casualties And Casualty Surveillance In Cambodia, Reuben Mccarthy
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Handicap International's Reuben McCarthy details the combined efforts of HI, the Cambodian Red Cross and UNICEF in Cambodia. Putting faces with statistics, he gives the how, when and where of mine/UXO incidents in the country.
Korea United: North & South Set Aside Differences To Demine, Keith Feigenbaum
Korea United: North & South Set Aside Differences To Demine, Keith Feigenbaum
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Following a historic summit between leaders from North and South Korea, efforts are underway to clear a path through the DMZ. In the South, efforts are also being made to clear the paths civilians use in areas outside the DMZ.
Vietnamese Ministry Tours U.S. Following Historic Agreement, Keith Feigenbaum
Vietnamese Ministry Tours U.S. Following Historic Agreement, Keith Feigenbaum
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Delegation of Vietnamese demining experts visits James Madison University's Mine Action Information Center as part of State Department-sponsored U.S. tour. Visit follows the United States's provision of $3 million in landmine aid to Vietnam.
Pakistan: The Landmine Problem In Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Faiz Muhammad Fayyad
Pakistan: The Landmine Problem In Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Faiz Muhammad Fayyad
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After a decade of fighting, the effects of conflict beyond Pakistan's border with Afghanistan are seen everyday in border regions. With little government aid available, agencies like HSD are taking the initiative in the country's battle against mines.
Cambodia: A Country Profile, Rohan Maxwell
Cambodia: A Country Profile, Rohan Maxwell
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Through the efforts of CMAC, Mines Advisory Group and HALO Trust, Cambodia is working to eliminate the hundreds of contaminated areas within its borders. Rohan Maxwell proposes changes in these operations to sustain removal efforts.
A National Mine Action Institution: The Cambodian Mine Action Center, Leng Mouly
A National Mine Action Institution: The Cambodian Mine Action Center, Leng Mouly
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With peace and a new government in place in Cambodia, the country has turned its attention to the debilitating mine situation. Leading these efforts is the Cambodian Mine Action Center, an all-civilian national demining program.
Gerbera: Mine Action Activities In Vietnam And Laos, Lisa M. Vanada
Gerbera: Mine Action Activities In Vietnam And Laos, Lisa M. Vanada
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In an attempt to help Vietnamese villagers resettle their UXO-contaminated homeland, Germany's GERBERA took the clearance initiative in 1998. As of July 2000, it had successfully relocated 40 families and expanded operations to Laos.
U.S. Efforts Strengthen Pledge To Vietnam, Stacy L. Smith
U.S. Efforts Strengthen Pledge To Vietnam, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund estimates that 2,000 Vietnamese are killed each year by mines and UXO. In response to this, the U.S. government, VVMF and Clear Path International are focusing on the country's Landmine victims.
The Mineseeker Airship: 'Supporting The U.N.', Elizabeth A. Cramer
The Mineseeker Airship: 'Supporting The U.N.', Elizabeth A. Cramer
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Lightship Group and the Defense Research and Evaluation Agency team up to help survey mine fields from above. Airship completed its flagship mission in 2000.