Mine Action and Security Challenges

Authors

Abdul Qudos, Mine Action Coordination Centre of AfghanistanFollow

Abstract

Mostly from the 1979 Soviet invasion and an internal conflict from 1992 to 2001, Afghanistan is affected by a wide array of landmines and explosive remnants of war and remains highly contaminated (approximately 650 square kilometers [250 square miles] are currently contaminated). Recently, insurgents have added to the contamination and this hinders the ability of the Mine Action Programme of Afghanistan to clear the land. MAPA is committed to developing innovative approaches to mine action, including implementing Community Based Demining, to facilitate demining and to relieve mine-affected communities.

Recommended Citation

Qudos, Abdul (2011) "Mine Action and Security Challenges," The Journal of ERW and Mine Action : Vol. 15 : Iss. 3 , Article 4.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol15/iss3/4