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An Interview With Angelina Jolie, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

An Interview With Angelina Jolie, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie discusses her time in Cambodia and the effects of landmines there as well as the impact the trip had on her personally. She is willing to share her experiences with the world to help raise more awareness for mine action.

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Educating The United States: Landmines In And Out Of The Classroom, Susanna Sprinkel Aug 2002

Educating The United States: Landmines In And Out Of The Classroom, Susanna Sprinkel

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Enthusiastic students are giving back to their global community as U.S. Department of State-assisted landmine education programs are being launched in grammar schools, colleges and universities across the nation. In these programs, students are given a chance to both learn more about the global landmine crisis and to actively contribute to the mine action community.

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Demining Efforts In Namibia, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Demining Efforts In Namibia, Cisr Jmu

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Previous mine clearance programs in Namibia started the country on a clear path towards demining success. Unfortunately, a current lack of funding and a spillover of the longstanding conflict in Angola have thwarted progress.

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Community Liaison In Mine Action: Partnerships For Growth, Tim Carstairs Aug 2002

Community Liaison In Mine Action: Partnerships For Growth, Tim Carstairs

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Using a Community Liaison model that emphasizes community participation, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) prioritises minefield clearance to lessen landmines’ impact on communities in Angola.

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Humanitarian Mine Action In Mozambique, Hildegard Scheu Aug 2002

Humanitarian Mine Action In Mozambique, Hildegard Scheu

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Mozambique is a geographically vast country populated by diverse ethnic and linguistic groups. While most areas are not heavily mined, landmines and UXO still affect a large part of its population. The author discusses the past, present and future of mine action in this country.

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Developing Safer Demining Handtools In Zimbabwe, Andy Smith Aug 2002

Developing Safer Demining Handtools In Zimbabwe, Andy Smith

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This article reports on an R&D programme in Zimbabwe that led to the development of safer demining handtools. The programme is an example of the way in which small changes can make the deminers’ work safer.

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An Interview With Hendrik Ehlers Of Mgm, Margaret S. Busé Aug 2002

An Interview With Hendrik Ehlers Of Mgm, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Hendrik Ehlers discusses the challenges facing demining in Africa, research and development, and mechanical clearance used by his company. His candid replies offer insight into the world of demining and managing a multifaceted organization.

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Mozambique, Country Profile Aug 2002

Mozambique, Country Profile

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Between the 1890s and 1920, Portugal led a military campaign to colonize Mozambique. After over 40 years of Portuguese rule, nationalist groups in Mozambique united to form the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO). In 1964, FRELIMO began a movement of guerilla warfare against the Portuguese, starting a trend of civil war that would ravage Mozambique for decades. By the early 1970s, FRELIMO’s 7,000 guerilla fighters controlled most of central and northern Mozambique. In 1974, the Portuguese military overthrew the government and installed leadership that was sympathetic toward Mozambique. Portugal struck a mutual cease-fire agreement with FRELIMO and gave Mozambique its independence …

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Mine Resistant Boots, Jiri Chladek Aug 2002

Mine Resistant Boots, Jiri Chladek

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The task of demining is highly dangerous. Deminers and humanitarian workers are at risk to injury every time they step onto a minefield. Jiri Chladek and the Zeman Company have developed a special boot to reduce risks incurred when stepping on landmines.

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Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu

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Every technology under development makes big promises. Here are five projects that may someday impact the world of mine action.

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Mechanically Assisted Mine Clearance Operations, Greg Caison Aug 2002

Mechanically Assisted Mine Clearance Operations, Greg Caison

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Force XX1 Solutions International recently developed a separate organization devoted to global humanitarian operations known as Humanitarian Force. Using mechanically assisted methods, the Humanitarian Force team worked with the Namibia Defense Force (NDF) to clear several hundred mined berms in northern Namibia.

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Pookie Rides Again, Willie Lawrence Aug 2002

Pookie Rides Again, Willie Lawrence

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Following the buzz caused by sniffer wasps and the scurry from mine-seeking rats, now it seems it is time for the concept of Pookie to come into its own. Mine clearance specialist MineTech International is completing work on a three-year project to transform an abandoned Zimbabwean war relic into a cost-effective mine detection platform for the 21st century. Project leader Willie Lawrence of MineTech International plots the progress of the revival of Pookie.

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The Landmine Menace: The Great Humanitarian Challenge, Thomas Himmler Aug 2002

The Landmine Menace: The Great Humanitarian Challenge, Thomas Himmler

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

On the basis of the conflict scenarios and the resultant threat, it is necessary to develop methods and means to eliminate the threat. Simply using available tools is not always easy. What is necessary is to optimally combine existing detection and clearance methods and, if necessary, to develop new, promising technologies in a targeted manner.

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Chad, Country Profile Aug 2002

Chad, Country Profile

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After centuries of domination by several autonomous and constantly warring kingdoms, the land that would eventually make up the nation of Chad was subjugated by France in the 1890s. The French colonized Chad only half-heartedly, using it primarily as a source of raw materials and unskilled labor, never bothering to institute any unifying or modernizing policies. Chad gained its independence from France in 1960 but immediately became ensnared in a morass of ethnic warfare. Like so many other post-independence African nations, internal strife—sporadically punctuated by outside incursions—delayed all national development programs for decades. In Chad, a 1975 military coup and …

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Ethiopia And Eritrea, Country Profile Aug 2002

Ethiopia And Eritrea, Country Profile

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Conflicts existed between Ethiopia and Eritrea from 1935 until 1993, when Eritrea became an independent nation. In 1997, a trade war developed between the two nations, causing further disputes. Hostilities ceased in 2000, and the governments are now working to institute a clear borderline between the two countries. Meanwhile, mine action programs are being established to clear the large number of AT mines, AP mines and UXO that remain scattered along the border and throughout Ethiopia and Eritrea as a result of these and other conflicts.

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Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith Aug 2002

Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Almost every country in Southern Africa has a mine problem and most of these countries have a tradition of solving their own problems. Because the region is famous for its mine-resistant vehicles, this paper concentrates on innovative mechanical technologies—but it could just as easily have concentrated on PPE or testing facilities where Southern Africa also leads the way.

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Angola, Country Profile Aug 2002

Angola, Country Profile

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During the 13th century, Angola’s first known residents migrated from west Africa. In 1575, imperialism found its way to this nation through Portuguese colonizers. After World War II, Angola became an important coffee supplier, and the colonial population grew to over 80,000. Consequently, clashes began between the Portuguese and the original inhabitants. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and the Capitalist National Union for the Independence of Angola (UNITA) finally gained independence in 1975. Except for a brief period during 1991, UNITA has aggressively rebelled against the established government and …

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Burundi, Country Profile Aug 2002

Burundi, Country Profile

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A monarchy ruled Burundi from the 17th century until it was overthrown in 1966. After this overthrow, the First Republic went into effect, a tumultuous time marked by the 1972 genocide of the Hutu community. In 1976, the First Republic government was overthrown, leading to the Second Republic, headed by Jean Paptiste Bagaza. In 1987, Pierre Buyoya overthrew him and created the Third Republic. Despite Buyoya’s efforts to bring peace and unity to the country, violence similar to that of 1972 erupted in 1988 between the Hutu and the Tutsi. Since 1993, Burundi’s ethnic-based conflicts have reportedly claimed over 150,000 …

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The Mine Action Program For Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel Apr 2002

The Mine Action Program For Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel

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Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach Apr 2002

Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach

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In order to realistically predict the future of demining techniques and technologies, past and present technology must first be examined and critiqued.

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Connecting Global Education With Activism: Building A Local And Global Community, Marta Colburn Apr 2002

Connecting Global Education With Activism: Building A Local And Global Community, Marta Colburn

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Getting children active in international events can be done through effective classroom learning experiences. This educator explains how tragedy can lead to a better understanding of diversity.

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Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry Apr 2002

Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mine Action work involves numerous dangers and risks. Yet the field of Mine Action and the stark beginnings of a mine action center often beget warm bonds. Stories from men involved in demining show what life is like handling munitions, and setting up and running mine programs.

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From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott Apr 2002

From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott

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The latest conflict between India and Pakistan has spurred both countries to renew the mining of their borders. This could result in the creation of the largest mine field the world has ever seen.

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Landmine Victim Assistance And Government Legal Obligation, Ken Rutherford Apr 2002

Landmine Victim Assistance And Government Legal Obligation, Ken Rutherford

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What are a state’s legal obligations to landmine victim assistance?

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Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov Apr 2002

Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov

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The Latin America Conference: Sharing Ideas To Improve Mine Action, Nicole Kreger Apr 2002

The Latin America Conference: Sharing Ideas To Improve Mine Action, Nicole Kreger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In early December of 2001, mine action affiliates gathered in Miami to discuss the past, present and future of mine action efforts in Latin America. The three-day conference gave all who attended a better idea of what lies ahead and allowed them to share ideas on how to reach their mutual goals.

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Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow Apr 2002

Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

For about five years now, it has been accepted wisdom that the national mine action centers (MAC) are the critical nodes of humanitarian demining activity. MACs are at the virtual cross roads of mine action, with policy "coming down" and tactical results "going up." MAC managers are asked to implement standards, evaluate clearance techniques and equipment, integrate the various components of mine action (marking and monitoring, clearance, mine risk education, victim assistance), help prioritize programs and activities, answer to donors, report to the host government, provide information to the UN, master GIS systems, fill empty data bases, develop the perfect …

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Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder Apr 2002

Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder

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In order to create the definitive list of demining machines that are currently available on the international market, GICHD created the GICHD Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue. It highlights numerous machines and will be updated annually, as its creators hope that it will better aid the attempt to eradicate the world’s landmines by 2010.

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Sapper, Juan Carlos Ruan Apr 2002

Sapper, Juan Carlos Ruan

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Jose Antonio, a sapper working on demining operations in Nicaragua, explains the daily requirements of the work he does, which he explains is both demanding and rewarding.

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Night Of 1000 Dinners™ Raises Money For Demining Efforts, Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

Night Of 1000 Dinners™ Raises Money For Demining Efforts, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Canadian Landmine Foundation (CLF) and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) sponsored a worldwide charity event called the Night of 1000 Dinners (N1KD). This unique event, which benefited the Adopt-A-Minefield® Campaign, among other organizations, spanned over 30 countries, including the United States, Lebanon, Croatia, Greece, Canada, Norway, Pakistan and Mozambique. People invited friends and family to their homes or hosted events through their businesses, schools or religious organizations. Guests were asked to make contributions to the landmine cause, while hosts were encouraged to prepare a meal native to one of the more than 70 …

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