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Returnees, such as Ekhlas Ahmed Saleh (centre) and her family, are often unaware of the potential threat from mines and UXO. |
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Demined area handed over to community in Kassala state
A demined area of land around the town of Demen in Kassala state can now be used for safe access to education, water and agriculture. (5 December 2011)
Staff profile: Helping women in Sudan
Fawzia Mahmoud Saeed is driven by a desire to help those most at risk from landmines and unexploded ordnance – and to contribute to a better future for women and children in eastern Sudan. (18 August 2011)
Returnees hope for a life of peace and security
MAG has been giving Mine Risk Education at Kosti way station in North Sudan, where thousands of returnees are waiting to board barges to take them to the South ahead of independence on 9 July. (6 July 2011)
Protecting children in Kassala
What happens when pupils carry a live grenade they’ve found on their way to school into the classroom? Or when their classroom is on the other side of a minefield? (27 May 2011)
Huge weapons stockpile destroyed in Kassala
MAG safely destroyed more than 800 items of unexploded ordnance and 13,000 live ammunition rounds found in Kibrit, where one spark could have triggered an explosion big enough to destroy half the village. (27 April 2011)
Supporting the safe resettlement of returnees
MAG is working to protect returnees coming back to southern Sudan ahead of January’s referendum. (23 December 2010)
Freedom and development
People in Girgir El Nogta village saw much hardship during the civil war and remained afflicted by the legacy of the conflict during their new-found peaceful era. (1 September 2010)
Partnering for a better future
MAG is working with the Joint Integrated Demining Unit in northern Sudan so that Sudanese communities can be protected from harm in future. (19 August 2010)
MAG Sudan starts countdown to national handover with a bang
MAG is to teach dozens of deminers and Sudanese partner staff Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) techniques at a unique course in Juba. (1 July 2010)
Helping families to spend money on food, not hospital bills
In Sudan, where toys are scarce in many communities, children will play with anything they can find: a rock... a stick... a landmine. (11 May 2010)
Clearance will benefit thousands
At a landmark ceremony MAG staff in Sudan released an area of land equivalent to 208 football pitches, land that will benefit thousands of people. (4 August 09)
Blog: A day out with 'MRE 2'
Taking Mine Risk Education to Kurmuk in Blue Nile State, a town
contaminated by landmines from the conflict between the Sudan People's
Liberation Army and Government of Sudan armed forces. (14 July 09)
Advanced training helps MAG leave lasting legacy
MAG's first Junior Team Leader Training Course in North Sudan helps promotes autonomy and independence, as well as securing safety for communities in the future. (21 April 09)
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