Tag: International Day for World Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Actio

• Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 05:06 UTC

  Mine Action Day 2017: OAS calls on regional countries to continue clearing landmines

  

  On this International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2017, the Organization of American States (OAS) wishes to highlight the many significant advances toward the goal of making the Americas the first landmine-free zone in the world.

• Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 04:59 UTC

  “Peace incomplete without demining”, says UN chief on Mine Awareness International Day

  

  On recalling the International Day for World Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all Governments to remember landmines and explosive remnants of war when discussing peace agreements or when sending urgent humanitarian aid to conflict zones.