Japan Contributes to Explosive Hazard Management in Somalia

The Japanese government supports UNMAS’ efforts which strengthens the Somali government’s capacity to cope with internal insecurity by providing technical support to the Police force

Explosive hazards continue to have a detrimental impact on peacebuilding and state building in Somalia. Over the past years, extremist groups have continued to use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as the preferred weapon targeting AMISOM and Somali Security Forces. In addition, indirect fire, explosive remnants of war (ERW), and legacy…

South Sudan: Deminer killed in incident at Melut demolition site

A second deminer received minor injuries in the incident which took place at Melut in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan on 7 March 2018

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) South Sudan has confirmed that a deminer working for a contracting partner suffered serious injuries while working at a demolition site and later died in hospital. A second deminer received minor injuries in the incident which took place at Melut in the Upper…

Japan donates US $906,000 to Mine Action in South Sudan

Last year alone, Japanese-funded teams cleared a total of 1,799,211 sqm, and closed 450 spot tasks including emergency operations by UNMAS Quick Response Teams to survey and clear civilian locations in Juba in the immediate aftermath of conflict in July 2016

The Government of Japan has contributed USD 906,000 for the mine action project “Humanitarian Mine Action in Support of Conflict Affected Communities in South Sudan.” Over the past five years, Japan has contribution over USD 13 million to mine action operations in South Sudan. Last year alone, Japanese-funded teams cleared…

Invitation to a press conference on The Government of Japan contributes to UNMAS to support Sudan to meet its obligation under Ottawa Treaty

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Embassy of Japan, and the National Mine Action Center cordially invite you to attend and cover the press conference on the contribution of the Government of Japan for UNMAS to support Sudan to meet its obligation under Ottawa Treaty.  Presenters:  Mr. Habibulhaq Javed, UNMAS…

UNMAS Media Advisory: Team of Explosive Detection Dogs arrives in South Sudan

The presence of explosive detection dogs (EDD) will be increased throughout the country and today, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) South Sudan will receive 37 new EDDs. These dogs are valuable team members who work hard to protect vulnerable populations in South Sudan. The EDD regularly support United…

4 April 2016 - International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

4 April marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. This day aims to raise awareness about landmines and the progress toward their eradication, and is a day that reminds us of the devastating effects of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW).  UNMAS South Sudan, in…

Japan Contributes to UN Mine Action Work in Sudan Enabling Clearance, Risk Education and Victim Assistance Work

The Government of Japan has decided to contribute USD 2.1 million  to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) for humanitarian mine action work, in coordination with the Sudan National Mine Action Center, in the Republic of Sudan. Aimed at reducing suffering and saving lives, this contribution will enable UNMAS…

Invitation to a press briefing on The government of Japan’s contribution to humanitarian mine action in Sudan

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the Embassy of the Government of Japan and the National Mine Action Center cordially invite you to attend and cover the press briefing on the support by the Government of Japan for humanitarian mine action in Sudan. Who: H.E. Hideki Ito the Ambassador…

Invitation to a press briefing on UN Mine Action in Sudan and the support by the Government of Italy for humanitarian mine action work

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Italian Development Cooperation Agency cordially invite you to attend and cover the press briefing on the re-engagement of UNMAS in Sudan and the support by the Government of Italy for humanitarian mine action work in Sudan. Who: H.E. Fabrizio Lobasso, the…

Invitation for UNMAS: Press conference Tuesday 29 September 2015

You are warmly invited to a Press Briefing by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) on Tuesday, 29 September at the UNMISS Tomping Juba conference room.  With the end of the rainy season, access is opened up to areas of the country that have been inaccessible for some time,…