EU-funded equipment handed to Lebanon to tackle hidden explosive threats

Explosive ordnance disposal equipment funded by the European Union has been handed over to the Lebanon Mine Action Center at a ceremony in Kfarchima, east of Beirut. The event took place at the Logistic Brigade and marked the delivery of Read More …

Lebanon has decided to join the Mine Ban Treaty

Following the signing of the accession decree, the treaty will enter into force for Lebanon six months after deposit with the UN. This progress reflects decades of work by Lebanese civil society and mine action partners, and brings hope to Read More …

Lebanon: UNIFIL-supported campaign launched to reduce risk of explosives

UNIFIL launched last week an explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) campaign targeting potentially vulnerable groups, including children and displaced people, in the mission’s area of operation. Working in coordination with the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the Lebanese Mine Action Read More …

Can Lebanon overcome the lingering threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance?

A year after the guns fell largely silent along Lebanon’s southern frontier, the war is still killing — quietly, indiscriminately, and often unseen. When the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect on Nov. 27, 2024, the country woke Read More …

Ukrainian sappers to train at Middle East mine action school with funding from Paris

Ukraine will take another step toward the safe de-occupation and clearing of war remnants. On 4 August, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced that sappers from the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the State Special Transport Service will be trained at the Read More …

EU announces €8 Million for post-conflict stability in Lebanon

The European Union announced 8 million Euro to support stability, security, and peace in Lebanon, following 13 months of conflict. The project will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Read More …

UNIFIL and UNMAS hail partnership in demining in south Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) today highlighted the achievements realized together in south Lebanon while vowing to continue the dangerous but life-saving undertaking of clearing landmines. UNIFIL Head of Mission Read More …

Lebanon: Japan supports mine action in El Mechref in El Chouf District

Handicap International Federation (HI), to enhance community safety by clearing explosive remnants of war in El Mechref village, Chouf district. On August 6, 2024, Ambassador MAGOSHI Masayuki signed a grant contract with Mr. Aurelien Thienpont, Country Manager of HI. HI Read More …

Lebanon: Ministry of Defense inks two mine action agreements with UNDP, Dutch embassy

Lebanon’s Ministry of National Defense on Monday inked two mine action agreements with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the Dutch Embassy in Lebanon. The agreement with the UNDP addresses the humanitarian and development impacts of mines, cluster munitions, Read More …

Lebanon’s BRIC applies tech solutions to clearing landmines

The Israeli No 4 landmine has a peculiar design – approach it the right way, and it can be easily neutralized and destroyed. Approach it the wrong way, and things could go terribly wrong, very quickly. A de-miner is on Read More …