Abstract
Humanitarian crises, particularly crises in which landmines are involved, may occur without warning and require an immediate response. Examples of such crises include Hurricane Mitch, which struck Central America in 1988, the rapid, post-air war return of refugees to mine-infested Kosovo in 1999, and tropical cyclones Hudah and Eline that ravaged Mozambique in 2000, displacing thousands of landmines. To respond to such emergency situations quickly and efficiently, the United States developed a Quick Reaction Demining Force (QRDF).
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Hayden
(2004)
"The Quick Reaction Demining Force: The United States' Response to Humanitarian Demining Crises,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
1
, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol8/iss1/5
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