Every episode of combat leaves behind numerous unexploded ordnance \u2014 between 1% and 40%, depending on the terrain, weapon type, and age. These unexploded items remain dangerous for decades. In addition, there are often anti-personnel or anti-tank mines. Every day, children are injured or killed by mines and remnants from wars they have never known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humanitarian demining involves locating and removing these explosive remnants of war. Unlike military demining, which serves tactical objectives, humanitarian demining aims for the complete and lasting removal of explosive devices to protect civilian populations, facilitate the return of displaced people, and enable reconstruction and the resumption of agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humanitarian demining not only includes locating, neutralising, and destroying explosive devices, but also conducting preliminary surveys to identify, map, and mark contaminated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n