UK: Bomb disposal carry out controlled explosion on ‘unexploded mortar shell’ found in Bolton skip

Bomb disposal teams destroyed an ‘unexploded mortar shell’ found in a Bolton skip during a controlled explosion today. It comes after the ‘World War Two-type shell’ was found by workers at Lostock Skip Hire on Star Lane in Horwich at Read More …

Afghanistan: Laghman Governor Survives Suicide Attack, 8 Killed: MoI

The convoy of Rahmatullah Yarmal, governor of Laghman province, was targeted Monday morning by a blast in the center of Laghman province, local officials confirmed. Asadullah Dawlatzai, the governor’s spokesman, confirmed the blast and said that the governor has survived Read More …

Philippines: Unexploded ordnance unearthed in Sultan Kudarat

The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) lauded a civilian for quickly alerting authorities about his discovery of unexploded ordnance in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat on Thursday. Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, 6ID commander and chief of Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), said Read More …

47 arrested, 59 officers injured in Seattle protests that turned violent

Nearly four dozen people were arrested, and more than 55 officers were injured Saturday after protests turned violent with trailers set on fire, windows at businesses smashed, cars damaged, and explosive devices thrown at police. During a media briefing with Read More …

1 soldier slain, 3 civilians wounded by IEDs in Maguindanao, Philippines

A soldier was killed and three civilians, including a child, were wounded in separate bombings in the towns of Datu Hoffer and Datu Unsay, Maguindanao on Tuesday, authorities said. The civilians, including a 10-year old child, were hurt in the Read More …

Germany allocates EUR 200,000 to HALO Trust for mine clearance in Balakliya

The German Federal Government allocates EUR 200,000 to the HALO Trust non-governmental mine clearance organization for the demining of the territory following explosions of ammunition in Balakliya (Kharkiv region) in March this year. “The Federal Government promotes the clearance of Read More …

The Government of Germany continues to support the clearance of explosive hazards in the newly retaken areas of Iraq

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) welcomes a renewed contribution of EUR 7 million from the Government of Germany for survey and clearance of explosive hazards, including improvised explosive devices and explosive remnants of war, in Iraq. The support Read More …

European Defence Agency – EDA

The European Defence Agency was established under a Joint Action of the Council of Ministers on 12 July, 2004, “to support the Member States and the Council in their effort to improve European defence capabilities in the field of crisis Read More …