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The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcome a significant contribution from the People of Japan to launch a joint two-year project aimed at…
Juba, South Sudan, 5 May 2026 - UNMAS South Sudan Programme has launched a six-month emergency mine action intervention in Jonglei State, with support from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, to address the threat of explosive…
Ramallah / Gaza Strip, 28 April 2026: The Government of Japan has contributed approximately USD 5 million to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to enable activities across Gaza and the West Bank focused on…
New analysis underscores urgent need for coordinated responses to protect civilians. Bogotá, Colombia – 15 April 2026. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Colombia has launched a new technical paper titled…
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action…
Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen…
Erbil, 6 April 2026 – Following the successful conclusion of the Iraqi Kurdistan Mine Action Agency (IKMAA) photo exhibition in Erbil, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq highlighted the critical link…
When Home Is No Longer Safe: A Family’s Return in Sudan In many parts of Sudan, families returning home after conflict face a hidden danger: explosive hazards. During fighting, explosive items can fall into residential areas…
MEDIA ADVISORY Damascus, 4 April 2026 – The United Nations in Syria released a new documentary, “No More Mines in Syria: Towards Safer Communities and a Future Without Explosive Threats,” showing how clearing explosive…
As we enter April, we commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (IMAD). Since its inception in 1997, UNMAS has responded to conflicts across the world, working to mitigate the impact…