Since gaining independence in 1943, Lebanon has suffered a long history of civil war and internal conflict.
The 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah during the summer of 2006 has left the south of the country littered with unexploded munitions, particularly cluster bombs.
These, along with the landmines left over from the previous conflict continue to pose a major obstacle to long-term development and economic growth.
Following the ceasefire of the 2006 conflict, MAG was the first humanitarian aid agency on the ground clearing the aftermath.
Because of MAG’s work at that time to clear landmines from previous conflicts, MAG was the only non-governmental organisation accredited to conduct mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities in the country.
MAG has aligned itself with the national priorities of the Lebanese government, with the goal of clearing all unexploded munitions and landmines by 2012.
