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MINDFUL OF THE MINES.

The article reports on the efforts of the Organization of American States (OAS) to resolve the problem on landmines in Central and South America. It cites the objective of the Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Landmines (AICMA) for landmine-affected communities. It explains the...

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Published in:Americas Vol. 59; no. 2; p. 53
Main Author: Ruan, Juan Carlos
Format: Article
Published: Organization of American States Mar/Apr2007
Subjects:
Land mines
Public safety
Organization of American States
Armies
Safety
Central America
South America
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article reports on the efforts of the Organization of American States (OAS) to resolve the problem on landmines in Central and South America. It cites the objective of the Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Landmines (AICMA) for landmine-affected communities. It explains the activities included in the mine risk education campaigns developed by the OAS. It cites the Latin countries that have been mine-free because of the efforts of the Member States national armies.