The world marks International Mine Awareness Day on April 4, calling for stronger global efforts to clear landmines and support victims of explosive remnants of war.
Today, April 4, is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action — a day established by the UN General Assembly in 2005 and observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war.
The United Nations is urging countries affected by these threats to strengthen their national mine action programs. Mines not only endanger civilians but also block development and recovery in affected areas.
While modern wars often use advanced technology, landmines continue to pose a serious risk. Recent conflicts show that mines remain widely used, especially by countries with limited military power or by terrorist groups. Their low cost, simple design, and ability to remain active for years make them attractive weapons despite their devastating impact.
Unlike other weapons, mines remain a danger long after conflicts end. They stay hidden underground, threatening lives until they are found and safely removed. That is why April 4 serves as a reminder for global action.
To mark the day, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is hosting a multimedia exhibition at UN headquarters to raise awareness about landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices. Each year, the day is observed under a specific theme to draw attention to different aspects of the issue.
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Russian drones struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Thursday, damaging homes and civilian infrastructure and igniting multiple fires, regional officials said.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $425 million sale of Patriot missile systems equipment and support services to Kuwait, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to create a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund aimed at attracting global capital and boosting both economic and security cooperation, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
Ukraine and the United States signed a long-anticipated agreement in Washington on Wednesday that grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian mineral deals and launches a joint fund for post-war reconstruction—both key goals for the Trump administration.
North Korea hailed the construction of a new bridge to Russia as a "significant" advancement in bilateral ties, state media reported on Thursday.
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Russian drones struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Thursday, damaging homes and civilian infrastructure and igniting multiple fires, regional officials said.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $425 million sale of Patriot missile systems equipment and support services to Kuwait, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to create a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund aimed at attracting global capital and boosting both economic and security cooperation, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
Ukraine and the United States signed a long-anticipated agreement in Washington on Wednesday that grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian mineral deals and launches a joint fund for post-war reconstruction—both key goals for the Trump administration.
North Korea hailed the construction of a new bridge to Russia as a "significant" advancement in bilateral ties, state media reported on Thursday.
Russian drones struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Thursday, damaging homes and civilian infrastructure and igniting multiple fires, regional officials said.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $425 million sale of Patriot missile systems equipment and support services to Kuwait, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to create a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund aimed at attracting global capital and boosting both economic and security cooperation, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
Ukraine and the United States signed a long-anticipated agreement in Washington on Wednesday that grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian mineral deals and launches a joint fund for post-war reconstruction—both key goals for the Trump administration.
North Korea hailed the construction of a new bridge to Russia as a "significant" advancement in bilateral ties, state media reported on Thursday.
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