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Latest news on our demining activities, victim assistance and mine and explosive remnants of war education programmes around the world.

News from Iraq (September 2024)

News from Iraq (September 2024)

During the month, the clearance teams, while continuing their excellent work, cleared just over 585,000 m2 and rendered safe 59 improvised explosive devices and 36 unexploded ordnance. Our teams have recently received a new task order in Dibis District. It is expected...

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News from Iraq (July 2024)

News from Iraq (July 2024)

Despite the challenging hot weather, FSD clearance teams in both Dibis and Makhmour Districts achieved excellent results during the month. In the Kubaiba village, Dibis District, a manual clearance team finished the clearance of a local cemetery during the month,...

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A mined cemetery rehabilitated in Iraq

A mined cemetery rehabilitated in Iraq

Ten years ago, the village of Kubaiba fell into the hands of the Islamic State group. Located north-west of Kirkuk in Iraq, on the front line, the village was the scene of violent fighting. Some villagers attempted to flee, but not all succeeded. Thirty-five people...

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News from Iraq (June 2024)

News from Iraq (June 2024)

This month in Iraq was marked by significant achievements. Despite the challenges of high temperatures, our teams continued to conduct clearance operations and raise awareness about the dangers of explosive ordnance. To combat the high temperatures this month, the...

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Mine clearance in the mountains of Mosul

Mine clearance in the mountains of Mosul

Dear Reader, My name is Chris Hunter and I've been part of FSD’s team in Iraq for several years. As a Senior Technical Advisor, my primary role is to identify and neutralise improvised mines and other explosive remnants of war located by my colleagues. Today, I would...

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