Sudan's Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. Dr. Abubakr Abu Diqin Faqiri, reaffirmed the government's commitment to mine action in areas affected by the criminal conduct of the rebel militia, condemning the planting of landmines as a “cowardly act.”
“The state has made considerable efforts to remove the remnants of war, but this work requires international cooperation,” he said, stressing the importance of strategic partnerships with relevant international organizations to strengthen national capacities for rehabilitating affected areas and mitigating the dangers posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war.
His remarks came during the opening of a Level Three Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training course organized by the National Mine Action Center in cooperation with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), with the participation of representatives from relevant institutions.
On behalf of the Sudanese government, Faqiri expressed appreciation to international partners working in the mine action sector for their continued support of the National Mine Action Center's programs. He described the training course as highly significant in enhancing participants' expertise across all aspects of mine action and explosive ordnance disposal.
For his part, Director of the National Mine Action Center, Col. Ali Ibrahim Mohamed Tahir, reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting civilians from the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war, while fulfilling its obligations under the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction.
He also praised the Danish Refugee Council for organizing the training program, saying it would help strengthen national capacities. He highlighted the strategic importance of the advanced EOD course in developing technical skills and supporting Sudan's national mine action program.
Meanwhile, a representative of the Danish Refugee Council said Sudanese national organizations working in mine action had carried out their responsibilities professionally for nearly two years in clearing landmines. She noted that the advanced training course, supported by international organizations, is designed to enhance participants' skills and ensure they are fully equipped to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
She reaffirmed the Council's commitment to close cooperation with the National Mine Action Center to support its efforts in reducing the dangers posed by landmines and other explosive remnants of war.
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