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Nearly two years after the beginning of the Sudanese civil war, displaced populations returning to urban areas are facing the remnants of heavy fighting: unexploded ordnance.The UN demining body (UNMAS) is warning of the risks faced by displaced people returning to areas contaminated by mines and other ordnance, which can explode with the lightest touch.Active in Sudan since 2002, UNMAS has been severely impacted by both the war and a lack of funding.Sidiq Rashid, Head of UNMAS in Sudan told UN News's Abdelmonem Makki that the country currently faces the largest displacement crisis in the world, and everyone, from the warring parties to aid workers and the international community, needs to work together to integrate mine action into humanitarian, early recovery, and reconstruction work. Abdelmonem started by asking Mr. Rashid to describe the effect that unexploded munitions are having on the civilian population.
Ikiwa leo ni siku ya kimataifa ya kuelimisha umma kuhusu mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini, kauli mbiu ikiwa Mustakabali salama unaanzia hapa, Umoja wa Mataifa unasisitiza umuhimu wa kufadhili miradi midogo yenye matokeo chanya na ya haraka ili kusaidia sio tu watu wanaopata ulemavu wa viungo kutokana na madhara ya mabomu hayo bali pia kuwezesha watu kurejea kwenye maisha yao ya kawaida Sharon Jebichii anamulika Lebanon na Libya.
Explosive ordnance continues to claim lives across Syria, with more than 500 people killed or reported injured since December, according to the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS).The long Syrian civil conflict which drew in multiple foreign forces in over a dozen years of fighting, has left a “devastating legacy of landmines and unexploded ordnance throughout the country”, affecting most of populated Syria, particularly in the northwest.Speaking from Damascus to UN News's Khaled Mohamed, the Chief of the Mine Action Programme in Syria, Joseph McCartan, highlighted UNMAS's efforts to address the contamination and deadly impact of unexploded ordnance in the country.
Leo jaridani: Mwaka 2024 ulighubikwa na machungu lakini kuna matumaini 2025 asema Guterres.UNMAS yaondolea hofu wakulima Beni, DRC kwa kutegua masalia ya mabomu.Makala inatupeleka Uganda kusikiliza msichana mkimbizi kutoka Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) Ashiimwe Baganiza mwenye ndoto ya kuwa wakili ili kuwatetea wanawake.Mashinani ni mradi wa Siku 1000 wa UNICEF Zambia.
Explosive remnants of war, including artillery shells, rockets, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), pose a grave threat to civilians everywhere – but especially children in Gaza, now and in the years ahead, according to the Chief of Programme Management with the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS).Taku Kubo spoke with UN News about the challenges these hazards present for long-term recovery and reconstruction in the region.Despite ongoing conflict and resource constraints, UNMAS has conducted close to 400 explosive hazard assessments and accompanied more than 270 humanitarian convoys as part of the aid effort.Mr. Kubo spoke to UN News's Abdelmonem Makki.
This week on #TubtaNabadda, we discuss about vital initiatives aimed at mitigating the urgent threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and ensuring a safer Somalia. In the first segment, we hear from Lt Col. Mohamed Mohamud Awale of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNA) talking about the impact of IEDs on the Somali population and the soldiers themselves. He also discusses how UNMAS and other international partners are instrumental in enhancing their capabilities. In the second segment, we welcome Fran O'Grady, the Chief of UNMAS in Somalia, who shares insights on their collaborative efforts with the Somali government and SNA to tackle IED threats. He also outlines the goals of the ongoing month-long Somali-led ‘train-the-trainer' course designed for the SNA. ---- Tune in to your favourite radio stations on Friday: Radio Mogadishu (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Kulmiye (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Baidoa FM (1.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) SBC Radio - Tv (1.20 p.m., 7.30 p.m.) Radio Garowe (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Cadaado (1.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Risala (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Risaala Media Corporation (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Radio Dalsan (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Hiiraan Weyn (1.15 p.m., 8.15 p.m.) Radio Galgaduud (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Radio kismaayo Codka Jubaland (2.30 p.m., 7.00 p.m.) Waamo Radio (8.00 p.m.) Isnaay Radio (7.00 p.m.) Radio Jowhar (2.00 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Codka Caasimadda (2.00 p.m, 7.30 p.m) Sanguuni Radio (8.00 p.m. Axad/Sunday) Beerlula Radio (8.30 p.m. Axad/Sunday) Arlaadi Radio (8.00 p.m. Axad/Sunday) Radio Daar-Dheer (8.30 p.m. Talaado/Tuesday) ---- Listen to the podcast of this and previous episodes of the show on: SoundCloud: https://unsom.info/P2PonSoundCloud iTunes: https://unsom.info/P2PoniTunes TuneIn: https://unsom.info/P2PonTuneIn ---- To know more about the activities and latest updates from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia: Website: https://unsom.unmissions.org X: https://twitter.com/UNSomalia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNSOMALIA Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/unsom/
Nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo - DRC, Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kutegua Mabomu ya ardhini (UNMAS) Jumanne Julai 18 mwaka huu wa 2023 lilitegua bomu lenye uzito wa kilo 250 lililogunduliwa wiki iliyopita na wakulima katika eneo la Kididiwe, wilayani Beni. Jimboni Kivu Kaskazini. Wakazi wanaonesha furaha yao kwa Umoja wa Mataifa kwa kutegua bomu hilo linalosababisha vifo. Mwandishi wetu wa nchini DRC, George Musubao amefuatilia na kuandaa makala hii.
Au menu de l'actualité : RDC : les opérations de déminage aident les populations rurales à retrouver leurs champs35ans après sa création, le Comité contre la torture demeure pertinent Coupe féminine mondiale : l'ONU et la FIFA s'unissent en faveur de l'égalité des sexes Présentation : Cristina Silveiro
Mine Action Week takes place from 19 to 23 June in Geneva; it's an opportunity to highlight how the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) works with partners to eliminate the menace posed by these explosive devices in more than 30 countries – including Ukraine. To find out more about the challenge of clearing mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, UN News's Nathalie Minard sat down with Hansjörg Eberle, head of the Swiss demining NGO, FSD.
Mashambulizi dhidi ya raia yanayoendelea huko Mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC yanachochewa pia na kitendo cha makundi ya waasi kumiliki silaha. Silaha zinaripotiwa kupatikana kiholela na kutishia usalama wa rai ana mali zao. Ni kwa kutambua hilo, hivi karibuni ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya huduma ya kutegua mabomu UNMAS kwa ushirikiano na Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini humo, DRC MONUSCO waliendesha operesheni ya wiki mbili ya kutia alama kwenye silaha lengo likiwa ni kuhakikisha usimamizi bora wa silaha hizo. Je nini kilifanyika? George Musubao, mwadishi wa Idhaa ya Kiswahili ya Umoja wa Mataifa nchini DRC alikuwa shuhuda wetu na ametuma makala hii.
Au menu de l'actualité :L'ONU lance un appel à la transformation industrielle afin de réaliser les Objectifs de développement durableAu Mali, la MINUSMA sensibilise les populations aux risques des mines et engins explosifsJeunes reporteurs de l'ONU en action à Genève Présentation : Cristina Silveiro
Hii leo ni siku ya mada kwa kina ambapo leo tutasafiri pamoja hadi visiwani Zanzibar nchini Tanzania kusikia harakati binafsi za mke wa Rais katika kutekeleza Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu ili kusaidia wanawake, wasichana, vijana na watoto. Pia tunakuletea habari kwa ufupi zikiwemo za afya uzazi , athari za mabomu ya ardhini na ubaguzi dhidi ya raia weusi nchini Tunisia. Mashinani tunakuletea ujumbe kuhusu athari za mabomu ya ardhini.Idadi kubwa ya watu wameathiriwa na utasa kwenye maisha yao, imeeleza ripoti mpya iliyochapishwa leo na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Ulimwenguni WHO.Leo ni siku ya kimataifa ya uelimishaji na usaidizi dhidi ya mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini maudhui yakisema “Hatua dhidi ya mabomu haiwezi kusubiri”. Katika ujumbe wake wa mwaka huu Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres amesema kwa mamilioni ya watu wanaoishi katika maeneo yenye migogoro ya silaha hata pale ambapo migogoro hiyo itamalizika bado maeneo yao yanasalia kutokuwa salaama.Na tume ya haki za binadamu ya Umoja wa Mataifa inayopiga vita ubaguzi wa rangi CERD imeitaka mamlaka ya ngazi za juu nchini Tunisia kulaani hadharani na kujitenga na kauli za chuki na kibaguzi zinazotolewa na wanasiasa, watu mashuhuri na watu binafsi dhidi ya Waafrika weusi, hasa wahamiaji kutoka kusini mwa jangwa la Sahara na raia weusi wa Tunisia.Na mashinani tutakuletea ujumbe wa Danel Craig, Balozi Mwema wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya huduma za kutegua mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini, UNMAS kuhusu athari za mabomu ya ardhini.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!
[This show is produced in Somali only; English caption of the show context is down below] Todobaadkaan #TubtaNbadda, waxaan ku xusi doonaa maalinta caalamiga ah ee ka wacyigalinta Miinooyinka iyo waxyaabaha qarxa oo caalamka laga xuso 4ta April sanad walba. Waxaan wareysanay Jamac Xuseen, madaxa qaybta isku dubaridska howlaha ee hay'adda Qaramada Midoobay u qaabilsan Miinooyinka ee UNMAS qaybta Soomaaliya, oo ka sharxaya sida xaaladda Soomaaliya ay u saameysay dadka, una badashay aqoontooda ka jawaabista saameynta waxyaabaha qarxa. Mr Xuseen, ayaa sidoo kale ka hadlaya waxa ay UNMAS sameyso si ay u wacyigaliso dadka Soomaaliyeed qataraha miinooyinka iyo waxyaabaha qarxa, iyo sida hay'adda ay u taageerto dowladda Soomaaliya, dedaalkeeda ay kula dagalameyso halista ka imaaneysa waxyaabaha qarxa. Waxaan sidoo kale wareysanay, Max'ed Xasan, oo ka tirsan hay'adda Juman oo ka dhisan Kismaayo, kana qaybgalay tababar ku saabsan waxyaabaha qarxa. Max'ed ayaa si gaar ah u bartay xirfadda cusub ee ka wacyigalinta waxyaabaha qarxa, si caruurta loogu gudbiyo. Barnaamijka waxaa daadihinaaya Cali Guutaale iyo Fatxi Axmed. Nala wadaag aragtidaada. Sidee looga hortagi karaa waxyeelada ka dhalan karta miinooyinka iyo waxyaabaha qarxa? Radio Mogadishu (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Kulmiye (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Baidoa (1.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) SBC Radio (1.20 p.m., 7.30 p.m.) Radio Garowe (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Cadaado (1.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Risala (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Radio Dalsan (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Hiranweyn (1.15 p.m., 8.15 p.m.) Radio Galgaduud (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Radio Kismaayo (2.30 p.m., 7.00 p.m.) Waamo Radio (8.00 p.m.) Isnaay Radio (7.00 p.m.) Sanguuni Radio (8.00 p.m. Axad) Beerlula Radio (8.30 p.m. Axad) Arlaadi Radio (8.00 p.m. Axad) Radio Daar-Dheer (8.30 p.m. Talaado) Waxaad sidoo kale ka helikartaa Podcast qaybtaan iyo qaybaha kaleba: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../tubta-nabaada.../id1373615264 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/tubta-nabaada-path-to-peace TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Tubta-Nabaada-Path-to-Peace-p1120872/ ---------------------- Si aad wax badan uga ogaato wararka iyo warbixinada Howlgalka Kaalmaynta QM ee Soomaaliya, booqo: Website: https://unsom.unmissions.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNSomalia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNSOMALIA Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/unsom/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/unsom-somalia/... Vimeo: https://www.vimeo.com/unsom ----------------------- ----------------------- This week on #TubtaNabadda, we mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. We interview Jama Hussein, the Operations Coordinator at the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Somalia. Mr. Hussein explains how the situation of the affected people will change by increasing their capacity to respond to the impact of explosives. Mr. Hussein also talks about what UNMAS does to educate Somalis about the dangers of landmines and explosives, and how the organisation supports the Somali government in its efforts to combat threats posed by explosive remnants of war. Our second guest, Mohamed Hassan, the Programme Manager at Juman in Kismayo, recently attended the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) training for instructors. Mr. Hassan speaks about incorporating new skills in his work, especially while working with children. In the studio, your hosts are Ali Gutale and Fathi Mohamed Ahmed.
Au menu de l'actualité :Les médicaments contrefaits tuent des centaines de milliers de personnes dans les pays du Sahel, alerte l'ONUDC.Il est urgent de restaurer les zones humides : c'est le thème de la journée mondiale cette année.Au Mali, un projet de stockage des armes légères et de petits calibres vient d'être lancé par l'ONU. Présentation : Florence Westergard
Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina ambapo leo tunakwenda nchini Kenya kuangazia juhudi za mradi wa Teen Seed Africa unavyorejesha matumaini ya elimu kwa wasichana walioacha shule kutokana na mimba za mapema. Pia tunakuletea habari kwa ufupi zikiwemo kutoka nchini DR Congo, Ethiopia na Senegal. Katika kujifunza Kiswahili ambapo utapata ufafanusi wa msemo "TABIA NI NGOZI."Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, MONUSCO umesema wataalamu wake wa kutegua mabomu na wale wa ofisi ya Umoja huo ya kudhibiti mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini, UNMAS wamefika katika mji wa Beni jimboni Kivu Kaskazini hususan kitongoji cha Macampagne ambako jana Jumatano bomu la kutengenezwa lililipuka kwenye soko na kujeruhi watu 17.Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Haki za binadamu, imesema Kamisheni ya Kimatiafa kuhusu haki za binadamu nchini Ethiopia imetambua chapisho la serikali la rasimu ya kwanza ya kisera kuhusu haki kwenya kipindi cha mpito.Na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kazi duniani, ILO Gilbert F. Houngbo yuko ziarani nchini Senegal, ikiwa ni ziara yake ya kwanza kufanywa na kiongozi wa shirika hilo nchini humo na anatumia fursa ya ziara yake hiyo ya siku 4 kujadili na mamlaka na vyama vya wafanyakazi mwelekeo wa ajira katika dunia ya sasa hususan ajira yenye hadhi kwa vijana na wanawake, ulinzi wa wafanyakazi wahamiaji na urasimishaji wa uchumi usio rasmi.Leo katika kujifunza Kiswahili mtaalam wetu Dkt Mwanahija Ali Juma, Katibu Mtendaji wa Baraza la Kiswahili Zanzibar, BAKIZA nchini Tanzania anafafanua maana ya msemo "TABIA NI NGOZI."Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!
Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres amelaani vikali shambulio lililotokea jana mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC wakati wa ibada ya Jumapili katika kanisa moja huko Kasindi, jimboni Kivu Kaskazini.Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres ameanza kwa kutoa pole kwa familia zilizofiwa, watu wa DRC na serikali yao na akawatakia ahueni ya haraka waliojeruhiwa katika shambulio hilo la kilipuzi kilicholipuka katikati ya misa ya jumapili.Na kisha “Katibu Mkuu anasisitiza haja ya kuwawajibisha wahusika wa shambulio hili na anabainisha kuwa ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya huduma za kutegua mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini UNMAS inasaidia mamlaka ya DRC katika kufanya uchunguzi wa mazingira ya tukio hilo.” Imeeleza taarifa hiyo iliyotolewa jijini New York, Marekani usiku wa kuamkia leo Jumatatu na Stéphane Dujarric ambaye ni Msemaji wa Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa.Aidha Bwana Guterres akasisitiza kwamba Umoja wa Mataifa kupitia Mwakilishi wake Maalumu katika Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, “ utaendelea kuiunga mkono Serikali ya DRC na wananchi katika juhudi zao za kuleta amani na utulivu mashariki mwa nchi hiyo. ”Kwa mjibu wa ripoti za awali, takriban raia 17 wameuawa, na wengine takriban 50 kujeruhiwa katika shambulio hilo na jeshi la serikali limelisonta kidole kundi la waasi la ADF kuhusika na shambulio hilo. ADF ni moja ya makundi ya waasi linaloosumbua sana Mashariki mwa DRC.Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kulinda Amani nchini humo DRC, (MONUSCO) wamefanya huduma za uokoaji wa matibabu kwa waliojeruhiwa, chini ya uratibu na mamlaka ya DRC.
Wakati hatua kubwa imepigwa katika kuondoa na kutegua mabomu yote ya kutegwa ardhini na mabaki mengine ya vifaa vya milipuko ya vita nchini Sudan Kusini, baadhi ya jamii za nchi hiyo bado ziko hatarini kutokana na uwepo wa mabomu hayo. Moja ya jamii hizo ni Gondokoro karibu na mji mkuu Juba, ambako kwa mujibu wa ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya huduma za kutegua mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini UNMAS kazi kubwa inaendelea kuyaondoa kabisa mabomu hayo.
Miongoni mwa yaliyomo Niger yapongezwa kwakuonesha ukarimu kwa wasaka hifadhi na wakimbizi. Viongozi wa mashirika mawili ya Umoja wa Mataifa likiwemo lile la Kuhudumia wakimbizi UNHCR Filippo Grandi na lile la Uhamiaji IOM Antonio Vittorino wamefanya ziara nchini humo. Timu ya wataalamu kutoka ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya kuondokana na mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini, UNMAS pamoja na Mamlaka za Kitaifa wanafanya kazi kila siku nchini Sudan Kusini ili kuyadhibiti mabomu ambayo yako katika mazingira na hayajalipuka. Kuelekea siku ya kimataifa ya wanawake na wasichana katika sayansi, Tume ya Taifa ya shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la elimu sayansi na utamaduni, UNESCO nchini Tanzania, imesihi wadau mbalimbali wa masomo ya Sayansi, Teknolojia, Uhandisi na Hisabati nchini humo, STEM wazingatie matamko mbalimbali ya kimataifa. Na leo mashinani tunapata ujumbe wa Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres kuhusu amani Mashariki ya kati. Karibu!
Raia wa baadhi ya maeneo nchini Sudan Kusini wameendelea kuishi kwa mashaka kutokana na mabomu ya ardhini yaliyoko katika maeneo yao huku hatari zaidi ikiongezek katika msimu wa mvua ambapo maji husogeza mabomu hayo. Timu ya wataalamu kutoka ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya kuondokana na mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini, UNMAS pamoja na Mamlaka za Kitaifa wanafanya kazi kila siku nchini humo ili kuyadhibiti mabomu ambayo hayajalipuka. Taarifa ya Anold Kayanda inaeleza zaidi. Wataalam wa kutegua mabomu wakiwa kazini nchini Sudan Kusini. Bomu la kutegwa ardhini limepatikana na kuharibiwa kitaalamu kwa kulipuliwa katika eneo lililo salama mbali na makazi ya watu. Ni kazi ambayo wataalamu hawa kutoka UNMISS na serikali ya Sudan Kusini, wanajitahidi kuifanya katika maeneo mengi nchini humo ili kuyaokoa maisha ya watu na mali zao. Mfano wa hivi karibuni ni Simon Tanguni ambaye alikuwa analima katika ardhi yake miezi sita iliyopita ambapo aligonga kitu kigumu ardhini kikalipuka na kuurarua mkono wake wa kulia. Simon anasema, "nilipokuwa nikilima nyuma ya mti, niligonga kitu. Kisha nikakigonga tena, na nilifikiri ni jiwe kwa sababu kulikuwa na mawe mengi karibu na mti. Kwa hiyo, nilijaribu kuondoa jiwe kwa mkono wangu; kisha, ukatokea mlipuko.” Simon ana bahati aliweza kubaki hai katika mlipuko huu. Lakini mtu huyu ambaye amezoea kujitafutia riziki kupitia mikono yake, sasa hawezi kufanya kazi ili kutunza familia yake changa. Imebidi asaidiwe na jamaa zake. alijitafutia riziki kupitia kazi ya mikono, hawezi kufanya kazi ili kutegemeza familia yake changa tena. Imebidi jamaa zake waingilie kati. Ili kuangazia athari zinazoendelea za mabomu ya ardhini nchini Sudan Kusini, Mratibu wa masuala ya kibinadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Beysolow Nyati akiambatana na maafisa wa UNMAS ametembelea eneo la Gondokoro lililo nje kidogo yam ji mkuu wa Sudan Kusini, Juba na kujionea hali. Anasema, "tunahitaji familia kurejea katika maeneo ambayo waliishi kabla ya mgogoro. Tunahitaji kilimo kiendelee katika maeneo ambayo tunajua walikuwa na ardhi na watu waweze kuzalisha chakula cha kujilisha na kupunguza ukosefu wa usalama. Kwa ujumla, ni kuhusu usalama. Inahusu kutengeneza mazingira wezeshi kwa watu kuweza kuishi na kustawi.”
Katika Jarida la Habari ya Umoja wa Mataifa hii leo Assumpta Massoi anakuletea -Janga la COVID-19 limewaathiri watoto kwa kiasi kikubwa na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto UNICEF linasema ni mwiba kwa afya ya akili kwa vijana na watoto -Leo ni siku ya waalimu duniani UNESCO na wadau wanazihimiza serikali kuwapa waalimu kipaumbele katika kurejesha elimu mahali pake na kurejesha matumaini ya watoto wengi. -Nchini Sudan Kusini ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa inayohusika na kutegua mabomu ya kutegwa ardhini UNMAS inasema mabomu hayo ni hatari kubwa kwa jamii na inaendelea na hatua za kuyasafisha yote -Makala yetu leo inatupeleka Tanzania kwa bondia wa kike ambaye anataka kujenga shule ya kuinua vipaji wa bondia kwa wanawake. _Na mashinani tunabisha hodi Kenya kuangalia umuhimu wa kuboresha mifumo ya chakula kwa ajili ya lishe ya watoto
Depuis le début du conflit en 2012, les engins explosifs improvisés (EEI) et les mines représentent une menace croissante au Mali. Pour les militaires, mais aussi pour les civils qui empruntent les mêmes routes ou pistes, minées sans distinction de cible. Une menace qui affecte le quotidien des populations dans le nord et le centre du Mali, en proie au conflit, et qui descend vers le sud. De notre correspondante à Bamako, Partie de foot improvisée pour Oumar, Boubacar et Soufi. La scène paraîtrait presque ordinaire dans la capitale malienne, si ce n'était pour les prothèses de jambe dont les trois Maliens sont équipés. « Nous avons sauté sur une mine, j'ai perdu ma jambe gauche », explique Oumar. Depuis son accident, Oumar Coulibaly, militaire, s'est fixé pour mission de ramener les victimes d'engins explosifs vers les structures de soins. On y trouve de nombreux civils, dont Fatoumata Traoré. Dans un coin du Centre père Bernard Verspieren de Bamako, elle attend que sa prothèse soit ajustée. Elle aussi a perdu sa jambe alors qu'elle rendait visite à son frère à Gao dans le nord du pays. C'était en 2016. « En venant de Gao, notre car est monté sur une mine qui l'a détruit. Certaines personnes sont mortes, moi, j'ai été blessée. Ma jambe a été coupée. Par la grâce de Dieu j'ai pu être soignée, on m'a mis une prothèse pour marcher. » À cette époque, elle n'avait pas conscience des dangers liés aux mines. « Mais maintenant, confie-t-elle, tout le monde a peur. » Aujourd'hui, c'est Ibrahim Traoré qui s'occupe d'elle. Depuis ce centre de Bamako, l'orthoprothésiste reçoit régulièrement des civils, victimes d'engins explosifs. « Depuis le début de la crise sécuritaire, nous remarquons qu'il y a de plus en plus de civils qui sont victimes des mines. Ce sont des civils qui sont généralement touchés dans leurs activités quotidiennes. » Des enfants particulièrement vulnérables En plus de menacer leur vie, ces engins explosifs contraignent leurs moyens de subsistance, comme l'acheminement du bétail, de l'eau ou certaines activités commerçantes. Depuis fin 2017, l'augmentation des incidents liés aux engins explosifs improvisés a entraîné une hausse des victimes civiles. Les enfants seraient particulièrement vulnérables, explique Luc Adam Sambou, coordinateur désarmement au Danish Refugee Council, qui a mis en place un programme d'accompagnement des victimes. « Les enfants sont particulièrement exposés au danger des engins explosifs posés sur les pistes, que ces enfants aussi empruntent pour des raisons de subsistance, aller par exemple mener le troupeau au pâturage, aller à la recherche du bois, de l'eau… » Le jeune Boubacar, maillot de foot sur le dos et ballon au pied, a lui perdu sa jambe en quittant le marché. « Nous étions dans une voiture. À notre passage, nous avons été touchés par une mine. Je voulais devenir apprenti chauffeur. » Parmi les civils, les personnes déplacées à cause du conflit sont les plus à risque. En 2020, le Service de l'action antimines des Nations unies (UNMAS) recensait 170 incidents liés aux engins explosifs. Parmi les 76 tués et 287 blessés, 49% étaient des civils. Et sur les six premiers mois de 2021, 54 personnes ont été tuées et 184 blessées par des engins explosifs, dont près d'un tiers de civils, selon l'ONU.
Today we bring you a new episode of #Taakulo, the radio magazine that shares with you news and updates about the work of the UN family in Somalia. In today’s episode we find out more about the work undertaken in Somalia by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). We interview Ibrahim Hussein, UNMAS Project Manager, about specific mine action interventions and coordination with national institutions. He also talks about UNMAS efforts to reach out to local communities, raise awareness, and promote safe behavior to minimize the risks of being involved in explosive-related accidents. We also interview Hawa Ahmed Elmi, head of MCH in Galdogob town, about the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war on the daily lives of residents of this border town, and how UNMAS projects are contributing to building safer communities. The program is presented by Ali Gutale and Fathi Mohamed. You will have the opportunity to react to the show and share your thoughts by calling in your favourite radio stations! Tune in today to Radio Mogadishu, Radio Kulmiye KNN, Radio Baidoa, SBC Radio, Radio Cadaado, Radio Risalah, Radio Dalsan, Radio Hiranweyn, Radio Galgadud and Radio Kismaayo. You can also get the podcast of this and other episodes of this show on iTunes (apple.co/2xbk78c), Stitcher (bit.ly/2x9djbd) and TuneIn (bit.ly/2kljcZJ).
Was haben James Bond, Minen und die Vereinten Nationen miteinander zu tun? Das erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge von UN-informiert! Shownotes: (1) Video: Daniel Craig unterwegs für UNMAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUxrZorsbI (2): Landmine Monitor 2020: http://www.the-monitor.org/en-gb/reports/2020/landmine-monitor-2020.aspx
A world without landmines is possible - and sooner than you think. That’s the message from mine clearance experts helping to make communities safe with the UN Mine Action Service, or UNMAS. In an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson, they explain that although contaminated land is being cleared in more than two dozen countries, this fulfils only a small part of their future development needs.
Episode 30: Nils Hegel served in the German Military and Military Police for 12 years before resigning to co-found the MINE MARK Foundation, an NGO based in The Hague which aims to educate and protect children and youngsters in landmine affected areas worldwide by translating UNMAS guidelines into cartoons. Nils is also pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Security Studies at Leiden University. This episode's motto: "We need a circular economy for landmines" Links: www.minemark.org www.facebook.com/MineMarkHub/ www.linkedin.com/company/19017074/
Barnaamijka #TubtaNabadda, waxaan diiradda ku saareynaa muhiimadda maalinta ka wacyi galinta Miinada. Waxaan ku wareysaneynaa Max'ed Cabdullahi Cigaal, agaasime xigenka hay'adda maareynta miinooyinka iyo qaraxyada, oo ka warbixin doona qorshah dowladda federaalka ah ee Soomaaliya si dalka looga dhigo mid ka bad qabo miinada #MineFree. Waxaan sidoo kale ku wareysaneynaa Jsarkaal ka mid ah howl wadeenada hay'adda UNMAS, wuxuuna ka hadli doonaa kaalinta QM ee ka taageeridda #Somaliawax ka qabashada halista miinooyinka iyo waxyaabaha qarxa. Cali Guutaale iyo Faadumo Sheekh ayaa barnaamijka daadihinaya waxaadna dhageysan doontaa gabay uu noo marinayo Sugaal Cabdulle. Ka dhageyso Barnaamijka Radio Mogadishu, Radio Kulmiye, Radio Baidoa, SBC Radio, Radio Risala, Radio Adado, Radio GoobJoog or Radio HiranWeyn Beletweyne maanta oo qayb ka noqo barnaamijka. Xasuusnow waad ka qayb gali kartaa adigoo wacaya idaacadaha nala wadaagayo aragtidaada. Haddii uu ku dhaafay barnaamijka halkaan ka dhageyso goor kasta! #IMAD2018
Agnès Marcaillou is the director of the United Nations Mine Action Service. This is the UN agency that helps clear mine fields, defuse IEDs and clean up unexploded ordinance around the world. It is the UN Bomb Squad. In this conversation, we discuss the problem of landmines and unexploded ordinance around the word, the work of UNMAS, and how funding shortages is preventing her agency from being maximally effective in places like Iraq, where UNMAS has received high praise for defusing a bomb-laden bridge in Fallujah to allow aid to enter the city following ISIS' defeat. Agnès has had a long career in the UN and I think younger professionals and students who listen to this show will find some inspiration in how Agnes was able to make a very big policy impact as a relatively junior UN staffer working on the Convention on the prohibition of chemical weapons in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Last month, I saw Agnès give an acceptance speech at the Global Leadership Awards, which is an event hosted by United Nations Foundation. The way in which she both described the work of UNMAS and her own long experience in the UN system compelled me to reach out to her for an interview. This is a great conversation with a true bureaucratic entrepreneur. Become a premium subscriber to unlock bonus episodes, earn other rewards, and support the show
Welcome to episode #178. On the show: Top stories featuring Coca-Cola, Jasper, GNIP, Twitter, Gowalla, Last.co, Goodnight Lad, TigerAir, UNMAS, Takara Tomy Arts, Facebook, WunWun, Gett and Beacon Crawl. Plus, our resource of the week is the UpTo Calendar app. Full show notes can be found here: http://untether.tv/2014/twilbm-178-beacons-make-pub-crawls-cool/