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Insight Into Gis Usage In Dangerous Area Survey, Penelope Caswell
Insight Into Gis Usage In Dangerous Area Survey, Penelope Caswell
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Western Sahara’s 16-year conflict with Morocco caused widespread contamination from landmines and other explosive remnants of war. Landmine Action is a U.K.-based nonprofit organization that has conducted survey, marking and clearance activities in Polisario-controlled areas of Western Sahara since 2006. Its main goals are to make these areas safer for the people of Western Sahara, to reduce risks and land denial caused by contamination, and to successfully carry out humanitarian demining.