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Removing deadly mines means ‘new horizons and hope’, clears a path to SDGs, says UN chief

Removing deadly mines means ‘new horizons and hope’, clears a path to SDGs, says UN chief

Apr 05, 2019, at 08:33 am

New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): The path towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must be “clear of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs)”, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Thursday, International Mine Awareness Day.

Mine action is at ‘the nexus’ of peace, security and development: UN official

Mine action is at ‘the nexus’ of peace, security and development: UN official

Jun 30, 2018, at 08:28 am

New York, June 30 (IBNS): Despite international efforts, the number of people killed or injured by landmines and other explosive hazards has risen following years of decline, the Security Council heard on Friday.