3265: NATIONWIDE: Clearing the Danger and Protecting Communities from Landmines

As South Sudan marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on April 4th, this edition of Nationwide focuses on the ongoing threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance, and the urgent work to keep communities safe.

Host Gabriel Shadar is joined by Taban Augustine, Executive Director of Safe Lives Initiative, and Borys Pokalyuk, Head of Protection Unit at United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). Together, they unpack the scale of contamination across the country, the risks facing civilians, and the progress being made by the South Sudan government and its partners in clearance, risk education, and victim assistance.

The discussion also highlights why sustained support for mine action remains critical for safe returns, development, and lasting peace in South Sudan.