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Sudan
Mine Action
Stockpile destruction Capacity building Humanitarian demining
Between 2004 and 2006, FSD supported the Sudanese mine action authorities and UNMAS by deploying teams in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan and carrying out training, demining, and disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration support projects.
Several decades of civil war
Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has experienced several civil wars, leaving behind a heavy legacy of landmines and unexploded ordnance. These explosive devices have caused thousands of casualties, restricting freedom of movement and access to essential resources.
Training local actors in demining
In February 2004, FSD was mandated by UNOPS to support the Sudanese mine action authorities and UNMAS by deploying teams to the Nuba Mountains region. A capacity-building partnership was also established with the local organisation FPDO (Friends of Peace and Development Organization), based in Khartoum. In May 2006, national staff were trained by FSD to conduct demining operations in Kassala and Red Sea States. At the same time, FSD carried out activities in support of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration efforts in the Darfur and Malakal regions.
Our impact in Sudan
+8,500
landmines and explosive remnants of war destroyed
+8,000,000
m2 of land made safe
Millions of square metres made safe
Thousands of mines and explosive remnants of war were destroyed, and vast areas of land were made safe and returned to local communities. The training of local personnel and cooperation with a Sudanese NGO also strengthened national capacity to continue humanitarian demining efforts and to ensure the long-term protection of civilians.
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