Support from the Government of Germany Proves Crucial in Continuing UNMAS Life-Saving Activities in Iraq
With a total contribution of EUR 51.2 million (USD 58 million) to date, the Government of Germany is the largest contributor to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq and supports explosive hazard management…
Press Release: The Government of Canada Supports Institutional Capacity Enhancement and Gender Mainstreaming Activities in Iraq
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) welcomes a new contribution of CAD 5 million (approximately USD 3.75 million) from the Government of Canada to facilitate and enhance gender mainstreaming initiatives in the mine…
Press Release: UNMAS Presents its Work to Senior German Delegation in Baghdad
At the invitation of the Government of Germany, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) presented its activities to a delegation comprising HE Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of…
Press Release: UNFICYP Statement - 9 December 2019
18 Suspected Hazardous Areas in Cyprus Declared Mine-Free Nicosia, 09 December 2019 – UNFICYP is pleased to announce the clearance of nine suspected hazardous areas each on both sides of the island, amounting to a total area…
Press Release: Denmark Grants Additional USD 4.4 Million for Explosive Hazard Management in Retaken Areas of Iraq
Baghdad, 15 January 2020 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of DKK 29.5 million (over USD 4.4 million) from the Government of Denmark to further enable stabilization…
Press Release: France Renews its Commitment to Enabling Safe Returns in Retaken Areas of Iraq through Explosive Hazard Management
Baghdad, 26 January - The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 600,000 (approximately USD 670,000) from the Government of France dedicated to explosive hazard management…
Press Release: The Federal Republic of Germany Provides Additional Contribution to UNMAS Explosive Hazard Management Activities
Baghdad, 29 January – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 2 million (approximately USD 2.2 million) from the Federal Republic of Germany for the survey and…
Press Release: Belgium, Italy and Slovakia Contribute to Humanitarian Clearance in Iraq
Baghdad, 5 February 2020 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is continuing its life-saving work in Iraq. UNMAS is grateful for the support it received from three generous donors. The Governments of Belgium (USD 1…
Press Release: Japan’s Contribution to UNMAS Risk Education Initiatives Enhances Awareness of Explosive Hazard Threats in Vulnerable Communities
Baghdad, 31 March 2020 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) welcomes an additional contribution of USD 345,454 from the Government of Japan to further mitigate the threat posed by explosive hazards in support of…
Press Release: UNMAS welcomes Japan’s USD 236k contribution for life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northeast Nigeria
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) welcomes the generous contribution of USD 236,363 from the Government of Japan to support the UNMAS Nigeria in providing critical life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians…
Press Release: Japan donates over US $209,000 to Mine Action in South Sudan
In 2019, funded by the Government of Japan, UNMAS surveyed and cleared large agricultural areas in Eastern Equatoria. A deminer demonstrated the methodology for detection and clearance of a cluster munition during a high…
Japan Contributes to Explosive Hazard Management in Somalia
Mogadishu, 23 July 2020 - Explosive hazards continue to have an impact on the security siutation in Somalia. Over the past years, extremist groups have continued to use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as the preferred…