Mine Action and Disarmament
Stockpile of nuclear weapons available for use is increasing
The number of nuclear warheads in usable stockpiles is now on the rise, warns the watchdog Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor.
11 Apr 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Ukraine and the nuclear temperature
The tragedy of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the suffering of Ukrainian civilians faced with the siege tactics of Russian ground and air forces has also served to raise the nuclear temperature.
04 Mar 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Joint Statement by Global Civil Society Organizations to UNEA 5.2 on Ukraine
In addition to the grave humanitarian consequences, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine bring severe environmental health risks and affects Ukraine’s biodiversity, ecosystems and natural resources.
02 Mar 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Safe farmland in sight for Bosnian landmine survivor
Since the start of this year's demining season, NPA's manual teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been clearing cluster bombs in in Gradacac municipality.
28 Feb 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Certificate of Merit from the Government of Vietnam for excellence in mine action during the last 10 years
Norwegian People's Aid in Vietnam has, as the only non-governmental organization in Vietnam received the Certificate of Merit from the Government of Vietnam for excellence in mine action during the last 10 years.
22 Feb 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA with paper in The Journal on innovating better Personal Protective Equipment
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has received a grant from Innovation Norway to investigate the criteria for and facilitate the development of the “Next generation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Mine Action and Disarmament.
16 Feb 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Urged Taliban to declare continued support for humanitarian mine action in Afghanistan
In a meeting in Oslo NPA conveyed to the Taliban a request for official statement of support and ownership of the humanitarian mine action programme and secure continued delivery of mine action activities in Afghanistan.
25 Jan 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Visit of Col. Eric Larsen, Director, USARPAC Asia-Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center
On the morning of 20 January 2022, NPA Vietnam was honored to receive Col. Eric Larsen, Director, USARPAC Asia-Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center, at the clearance site of the Scorpion team in Gio Hai commune, Gio Linh district, Quang Tri province.
21 Jan 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
New Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in Syria
Norwegian People’s Aid is establishing a Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in Syria.
21 Dec 2021
Mine Action and Disarmament
سرقة المتفجرات من مخلفات الحرب من موقع عمل منظمة مساعدات الشعب النرويجي في البصرة/العراق
تعمل منظمة مساعدات الشعب النرويجي برنامج شؤون الألغام ونزع السلاح في العراق منذ عام 2003، التي تقوم بإزالة الألغام الأرضية والذخائر العنقودية والذخائرغير المنفجرة.
13 Dec 2021
Mine Action and Disarmament
Theft of Explosive Remnants of War from NPA worksite Basra, Iraq
On 8 December, 10 explosive remnants of war items that had been identified for destruction by NPA in Az Zubayr District, Basra Governorate, Iraq, were stolen from the worksite.
10 Dec 2021
Mine Action and Disarmament
Mine-free Brcko within reach
On 8. December 2021 NPA hosted a visit from the Norwegian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina H.E. Olav Reinertsen, BHMAC Director Sasa Obradovic and representatives from the government of the Brcko District and local media in the village of Lanista.
09 Dec 2021