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Mine-contaminated areas inherited from past conflicts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan\u2019s borders, particularly those with Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, were heavily mined. The border with Kyrgyzstan also witnessed episodes of armed tension, leaving explosive remnants of war in some disputed areas. In addition, the civil war resulted in numerous unexploded munitions in the central region of the country, further compromising safety and access to land. This contamination has long hindered agriculture, daily life and socio-economic development. Thanks to ongoing demining efforts, the goal of a mine-free Tajikistan may soon become a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before, we used to graze our livestock just next to the houses, only 200 metres from the explosive remnants. Now that the area has been made safe, we can access the water reservoir again.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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A resident of Shurob, northern Tajikistan<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mixed teams clearing the country<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FSD conducts surveys to identify remaining contaminated areas, then locates and destroys landmines and explosive remnants of war. An inclusive approach is prioritised, with mixed teams of men and women recruited and trained locally. In parallel,\u00a0explosive ordnance risk education sessions\u00a0are held in schools and villages to help residents stay safe and adopt the right behaviours while waiting for demining to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once areas are made safe, FSD implements projects that strengthen community resilience to climate change. These initiatives include building greenhouses, installing solar panels and improving access to water, enabling local populations to develop sustainable agricultural activities and enhance food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n 224,274 <\/div>\n
\n m2 of land cleared <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n explosive devices located <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n FSD staff at work, including 58 Tajik nationals <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Addressing environmental challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FSD\u2019s demining operations have made previously hazardous areas safe again, allowing communities to resume farming and regain access to water and local infrastructure. These activities build on earlier initiatives, including the destruction of obsolete weapons and ammunition stockpiles and the clean-up of land contaminated by pesticides from the Soviet era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, through post-demining resilience projects, local communities can develop sustainable agriculture, improve food security and strengthen self-reliance, contributing to a safer and more sustainable environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FSD\u2019s programme in Tajikistan is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the PATRIP Foundation and private donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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