Canada backs project to train public in mine safety and empower women sappers in Ukraine

Thanks to the support from the Government of Canada, the Association of Sappers of Ukraine (ASU) has launched a project to provide mine safety training to the general population. In Ukraine, particularly in the de-occupied regions, explosive objects still pose Read More …

Pakistan: Girls school destroyed in North Waziristan bomb blast

A girls’ middle school in Zeraki village, North Waziristan, was destroyed in a late-night explosion on Monday. The blast occurred in the early hours in the Mir Ali district, reducing the school building to ruins. Police reports indicate that unidentified Read More …

Bangladesh: Six crude bombs explode at Dhaka University

At least six crude bombs exploded near Shahidullah Hall at Dhaka University on Monday evening. The clashes spread from in front of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) to Doyel Chattar on DU campus. Some students reported that they heard gunshots Read More …

Ukraine could launch ‘terror campaign bombing schools’ if Russia wins war

Ukraine is planning “terrorist activity” which would see Russian schools and other civilian infrastructure targeted, an expert has claimed to the Daily Express. Mr Drummond said: “I think any strikes will be restricted to the border regions because strikes deep Read More …

UNICEF: 53% of Ukrainian teenagers engage in risky behaviour despite being well-informed about risks posed by mines and unexploded ordnance

A study conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Rating Group on explosive ordnance risk awareness and safe behaviour practices among Ukrainian parents and children aged 10 to 17 has revealed that boys aged 14 to 17 Read More …

India: One killed and one injured in IED explosion in Dhanamanjuri University Campus in Imphal

One person was killed and another one sustained injuries after an Improvised Explosive Device(IED) rocked a university in Imphal. According to the reports, the explosion occurred in Dhanamanjuri University Campus in Imphal on Friday night. The explosion left one dead Read More …

Laos: Saving Lives Begins With Education

In Thakachanh, a quaint village nestled in Boualapha district. The dry January brings a striking transformation as the roads, which are etched into the village landscape become conduits for fine, red dust, frequently stirred into life by passing vehicles. They Read More …

Rhode Island: National security, bombings among topics of URI’s Spring Forensic Seminar Partnership Series

The University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Partnership lecture series is back for the spring semester. All lectures are held on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences. For 25 years, the Read More …

Local Response & Emerging Tech to Aid Recovery in CBRN Affected Areas

12th Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium to feature two panel discussions this March 13-14 in Washington, D.C. The Joint Civil and DoD CBRN Symposium will convene senior leaders across DoD, military, federal government, industry, and academia to explore the Read More …

India: Allahabad University student injured in explosion while making bomb in hostel room

An MA student at Allahabad University in Uttar Pradesh got injured when a bomb that he was making in his hostel room exploded on Wednesday. Another student also suffered minor injuries in the incident. The ACP stated that the injured Read More …