Today is the United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, which provides an opportunity for the world to reflect on both the progress made and the challenges remaining in clearing these hidden hazards which still endanger communities in more than 60 countries around the world…While the United States is proud to be the world’s single largest financial supporter of efforts to clear unexploded ordnance and landmines, the United States is not alone in this effort. Read more on DipNote: https://go.usa.gov/xXRhA.

Today is the United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, which provides an opportunity for the world to reflect on both the progress made and the challenges remaining in clearing the landmines and unexploded ordnance which still endanger civilians in more than 60 states and other areas. The United States is working closely with partners worldwide to address this serious humanitarian challenge which puts innocent people, including many children, at risk.
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Since 1993, the U.S. has provided more than $2.8 billion of assistance in 95 countries and helped more than a dozen countries to declare themselves mine-impact free. Here, a @minesadvisorygroup demining technician works in Iraq.
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