Landmines a big constraint for Development

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1 Landmines a big constraint for Development

2 Landmines A landmine is a self-contained explosive device designed to be placed onto or into the ground, exploding when triggered by an operator or the close proximity of a vehicle, person or animal. The name originates from the practice of sapping, where tunnels were dug (much like mining) under enemy fortifications or forces. These tunnels ("mines") were first collapsed to destroy fortifications above, and later filled with explosives and detonated.

3 Types of Mines There are two types of Landmines; Antipersonnel Mines Anti Vehicle/Tank

4 AP Mines Found in Sudan

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6 AT Mines

7 AP & AT Mines

8 Areas Likely to be Mined Abandoned military areas and bases. Destroyed houses, bridges, and roads. Over grown areas. Water source and riverbanks.

9 Landmines as well as other types of munitions were an integral part of the conflict, and were used by both the government of Sudan (GOS) and SPLM/A forces.

10 In general, the north is not heavily affected by landmines. The southern part of Sudan where most of the fighting between GOS and SPLA took place is believed to be the center of mine and ERW contamination.

11 Data collected so far indicates that there are few formal minefields, and survey teams observed that mines have not been laid following specific patterns, rather, potentially important areas, such as bridges or water wells, are believed to be contaminated with landmines.

12 The Comprehensive Peace Agreement requires both parties to surrender maps indicating where mines have been laid.

13 The October 2004 Article 7 report lists a total of 9,485 stockpiled antipersonnel mines of six types. Sudan has chosen to retain 5,000 antipersonnel mines for training purposes under Article 3 of the Mine Ban Treaty.

14 Dangerous Areas Statistics

15 Clearance Statistic

16 Mine Survivors By Gender

17 Mine Survivors By Age

18 Activities of the Victim at the Time of Incident

19 Victims by Location of Incident

20 Mines and UXOs Effects Mines and UXOs can kill or cause severe injuries, including the loss of limbs, deafness and blindness. Mine and UXOs affect not only the injured individual but also their families and communities.

21 Landmine and UXOs Risky Activities Discovery of new areas. Tempering with unknown objects. Farming, shepherding. Cultivating. Bringing Water. Collecting woods. Hunting, fishing and blacksmith.

22 Landmines as a Constraint for Development All livelihood activities and every day life activities can lead to mine accident. Landmines therefore keep people from working, denies access to water, health, as well as transportation. We should always ask for the safe roads and paths.

23 This a major issue when considering voluntary return for IDPs after the CPA. We should insure safe roads for returnees, as well as access to food, water, health, education and transport.

24 The presence of mines on roads in the north and south has restricted access by aid agencies and increased the cost of food and non-food items. The World Food Programme estimates that food security for two million people is directly affected by mines.

25 How to Address the Mine Problem Mine Action: Demining Stockplie Destruction Advocacy Mine Risk Education Survivors Assistance

26 Thank You