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Arabic Baghdad 5 February 2025 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a new contribution from the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Governemt of Estonia, in support of humanitarian mine…

Arabic Baghdad, 5 February 2025 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional funding from the Government of Italy, which will contribute to support the Government of Iraq (GoI) to protect…

On 29 January 2025, Luke Irving, Chief of the Mine Action Programme in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), provided a detailed briefing on the growing threat of explosive ordnance in Gaza. The presence of unexploded…

Mine Action Update: Ukraine (Jan 2025) Ukraine is now one of the most mine-contaminated areas in the world. Landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to pose a grave threat to civilians, hinder agricultural development…

Life in a post-conflict context can change in an instant, especially when unexploded remnants of past conflicts resurface. This assertion is true of post-conflict regions in the Central African Republic (CAR) where some…

Introduction Safe Home is a six-episode online series following the journey of a young Iraqi woman named Ahlam, who works as a searcher with a demining NGO. As she clears dangerous lands of improvised explosive devices, she…

Since the escalation of hostilities in Gaza after 7 October 2023, explosive ordnance has become increasingly widespread throughout the Strip. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (also known as EOD) teams have encountered aerial bombs…

Celebrating the contribution of women in the mine action sector! Meet Fatuma, SEMA Operations Officer, who is leading mine clearance in Puntland State to raise awareness about the risks of landmines and enhance humanitarian…

MINUSCA, through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), plays a pivotal role in supporting national capacities to address the explosive ordnance threat in the Central African Republic. In alignment with MINUSCA's…

“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” These inspiring words from Amelia Earhart, an American aviation pioneer, are reflected in Private Dorica Ihunyo’s motivation to “protect her country and build peace on the…

In the heart of Gwoza, a community still scarred by years of conflict, Superintendent Michael David stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. As a NSCDC officer, Michael has dedicated his life to protecting his people. But…

Standing confidently in her uniform, “Officer Aisha” ( not her real name) has become a symbol of resilience and determination in a field traditionally dominated by men. As a member of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)…