Kosovo
Villages facing dangerous remnants of war
After the 1998–1999 conflict, many areas of Kosovo remained contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance, posing a daily threat to civilians. Numerous submunitions were scattered across several regions, making some areas extremely hazardous. This contamination blocked humanitarian access, complicated the reconstruction of vital infrastructure and delayed the return of displaced families.
Saving lives through rapid response operations
In 2000, at the request of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), FSD deployed three specialised teams to respond to urgent demining requests submitted by the organisation. The teams destroyed explosive devices in the most critical areas, helping to secure key locations, support the return of residents and enable the gradual resumption of essential services and activities.
For nearly 30 years, FSD has been working to make land safer. Explore the key milestones of our humanitarian work since our first demining operation in 1998.
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