Abstract
Today, Ethiopia and Eritrea are two separate countries with individual governments and distinctly different mine action programs. So why, then, are they consistently grouped together when discussing mine action? Phil Lewis, Program Manager of United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea Mine Action Coordination Center (UNMEE MACC), explains that "historically, the ties between these two countries have always been very close. It is thus not surprising that the countries are consistently grouped together even when talking about mine action; however, ... it is critical to keep in mind that each country has its own idiosyncrasies that explain and impact the history and current status of its country's landmine problem." To understand fully the similarities and differences of Ethiopian and Eritrean mine action, their conflict and mine impact history must be considered.
Recommended Citation
Profile, Country
(2005)
"Ethiopia and Eritrea,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 9
:
Iss.
1
, Article 42.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol9/iss1/42
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