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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.

Myanmar, Country Profile

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Myanmar

North Korea, Country Profile

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North Korea

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.

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.

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.

India, Country Profile

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Country profile of India

China, Country Profile

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Country profile of China, Spring 2001

South Korea, Country Profile

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South Korea

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.

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.

Mine Action – A Model For Other Global Challenges?, Dennis Barlow

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

A few short years ago, the humanitarian demining task seemed insurmountable. Not only was the prospect of eliminating landmines as a global threat deemed unachievable, but the political and organizational landscape was new, diverse and uncharted.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam, Country Profile

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Vietnam

Pakistan, Country Profile

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Pakistan

Thailand, Country Profile

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Thailand

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.

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.

Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Robert Diethelm

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the focal point for all U.N. mine-related activities carried out by II departments and agencies within the organization. This coordinated and proactive approach minimizes the potential for duplication of effort, and ensures clear delineation of responsibility and integration of work by all involved.

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.

Cambodia, Country Profile

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Country profile of Cambodia, Spring 2001

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.1 (2001), Cisr Journal

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The Journal of Mine Action Issue 5.1

Landmines in Asia and the Pacific

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.

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.

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.