Coordination and Integration of Mine Action

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The Directorate of Coordination and Integration of Mine Action, as a sectoral governmental institution in the field of mine clearance, is responsible for coordinating, integrating, leading, ensuring quality control and monitoring mine action activities across the country. Despite limited human resources and numerous challenges, this directorate has achieved significant milestones.
This report encompasses all activities, achievements and challenges of Afghanistan’s National Mine Action Program:
Activities Conducted in 1402
1. Clearance and Disposal of Mines and Explosive Remnants of War:

  In the 1402 solar year, approximately 89 square kilometers of land were cleared of mines and explosive ordnance. During this process, 2,595 anti-personnel mines, 485 anti-tank mines, 3,404 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and 70,237 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items were safely identified and destroyed.
2. Mine and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education:

 In 1402, approximately 2,302,048 individuals (men, women, boys and girls) in various high-risk areas across the country, as well as at border entry points for returnees, benefited from awareness programs on the dangers of mines and explosive ordnance.
3.Areditation of Newly Established Mine Action Organizations:

 Administrative and organizational accreditations were issued to newly established institutions operating in this field. With the inclusion of individuals covered by these organizations, not only were the set targets achieved, but they were surpassed.
4. Public Awareness for Forcibly Returned Migrants:

Public awareness campaigns on the risks of mines and unexploded ordnance were conducted for migrants forcibly returned from Iran and Pakistan.
5. Monitoring of Mine Action Projects:
In 1402, approximately 56 Quality Assurance assessments were conducted on mine action teams and projects operated by organizations such as HALO Trust, DRC, OMAR, MCPA, ATC, AREA and MDC. These assessments covered 31 mine action projects in the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Laghman, Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul, Herat, Farah, Kabul, Maidan Wardak, Paktia, Ghazni, Baghlan, Balkh and Faryab. As a result of these assessments, several major technical non-conformities (Major NC), minor technical non-conformities (Minor NC) and observational issues were identified. Necessary corrective actions were taken to address these shortcomings.
6. Issuance and Renewal of Licenses for Mine Action Organizations:

Following document reviews, licenses were renewed or issued to 31 non-profit humanitarian organizations and commercial mine action companies. Operational licenses were granted for 41 mine action projects. Additionally, 36 mechanical mine clearance machines belonging to MCPA, HALO Trust, DAFA, OMAR and DRC were issued operational accreditation certificates after technical and operational evaluations. Amendments were made to the National Mine Action Standards for mechanical mine clearance, including the addition of protocols for clearing improvised explosive devices using machines, with testing conducted for licensing purposes.
7. Provision of Medical Assistance and Psychosocial Support to Victims of Mines and Explosive Ordnance:

In 1402, across the country, 1,582 victims of mines and explosive ordnance received medical assistance (prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, physiotherapy and mobility aids), psychosocial counseling and awareness services regarding disability rights through organizations active in this field.
8. 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline:

In the 1402 fiscal year, the 24-hour emergency hotline received 1,808 calls. As a result, 12,078 mines and explosive remnants of war were safely transported and destroyed by the Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) of mine action organizations. This translation maintains the accuracy, clarity and structure of the original text while ensuring a natural and professional tone in English.