Abstract
The United States seeks to relieve human suffering caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) while promoting U.S. foreign policy interests. U.S. objectives are to reduce civilian casualties, create conditions for the safe return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes and reinforce an affected country’s stability. The U.S. seeks to accomplish these objectives by helping to establish and support sustainable indigenous mine action capabilities in mine-affected nations where appropriate. Since fiscal year 1993, the United States has committed almost $500 million (U.S.) to global mine action initiatives, including research and development and survivor assistance. Nearly $90 million (U.S.) more will be provided in fiscal year 2002.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Stacy L.
(2001)
"U.S. Humanitarian Demining in the Middle East,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 5
:
Iss.
3
, Article 32.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol5/iss3/32
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