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Country Report in Burmese launched at press conference

On 28 December 2023 a hybrid Press Briefing was organized by Mine Free Myanmar in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which allowed for in-person attendance at a closed event in a secure location. An audio recording of the 2 hour press conference can be found here. The press conference was presented in Read more…

By admin, 1 year1 year ago
Mine Ban

“Peace brings no assurance of safety”

Message of the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, 4 April 2023 For the millions living amidst the chaos of armed conflicts — especially women and children — every step can put them in danger’s path. Even after the fighting stops, Read more…

By admin, 2 years2 years ago
Casualties

Updated Landmine Hazard map and Landmine Infographic

Contamination Map The United Nations Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU), in collaboration with the Landmine Monitor, has produced its 10th updated contamination map . The map is based on townships in which credible reports of antipersonnel landmine contamination have been recorded by the Landmine Monitor from 1999 – 2020. The Read more…

By admin, 4 years4 years ago
Casualties

Danish Demining Group sanctioned study finds landmine victims mostly adult males.

Simon P., Zwang J. Epidemiological Study of Landmines/ERW Accidents and Victims in Kachin, Kayah, and Shan States, Burma, [Danish Demining Group/ Danish Refugee Council, 2017], Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 21 : Iss. 2 , Article 12.   The DDG/DRC researchers study included the details of 290 mine/ERW victims Read more…

By admin, 7 years7 years ago
Casualty Assistance

UN Security Council resolution on Mine Action

In mid-June the United Nations Security Council passed its first ever resolution on Mine Action. During Security Council debate it was emphasized that Mine Action extends beyond simply removing landmines, but must be seen as  an effective tool for helping communities and countries pursue sustainable peace. The example of Colombia’s Read more…

By admin, 8 years8 years ago
Mine Clearance

Ethnic armed groups claim to undertake mine clearance

In the past month, two ethnic armed groups have stated that they are undertaking mine clearance. However no public details regarding their clearance programmes have been made available. It is not clear where the clearance is occurring, or what methods or mine clearance standards are being used, or who verifies Read more…

By admin, 8 years ago

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