The Impact of Improvised Mines @MineMonitor • the-monitor.org • June 2022 Definitions and background At a glance In Monitor Impact thematic reporting, the term “improvised mines” is synonymous with victim-activated improvised explosive • The scale of use of improvised mines has increased the magnitude of mine contamination and the devices (IEDs). [...] • Several Mine Ban Treaty States Parties with casualties from contamination by improvised mines Improvised mine types that can explode due to presence, proximity, or contact of a person, fit the definition of antipersonnel mines need to clarify the nature and extent of contamination and declare any obligations for clearance of and are therefore prohibited under the Mine Ban Treaty. [...] This map is for illustrative purposes and does not imply the expression of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty Note: In addition, “unspecified mine” casualties were recorded in the following states in 2020: Algeria (2), Cameroon (15), Chad (6), any opinion on the part of the Monitor. [...] n now Unk Clearance of improvised mines Risk education and improvised mines In States Parties affected by antipersonnel mines of an improvised nature all Mine Ban Treaty provisions apply as they do for Improvised mines are frequently found in urban and peri-urban areas in addition to rural areas. [...] • In Iraq, a technical meeting between mine action authorities and the ministries of defense and interior was held to clarify the classification of improvised mines that fit the definition of antipersonnel landmines under the Mine Ban Treaty.
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