UNMAS, JICA hands over vehicles, equipment under mine action project in South Sudan
The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the UN Mine Action Service have donated vehicles and equipment to South Sudan to support national mine clearance efforts. This $2.2 million project aims to improve safety and humanitarian access across several states in the country.
Why it matters
Clearing landmines is essential for post-conflict recovery, allowing for the safe return of displaced persons and the development of infrastructure in South Sudan.
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Author: Wol Mapal | Published: 12 hours ago
Land Cruisers donated by UNMAS and JICA to SSNMAA Photo credit: Wol Mapal/Eye Radio
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), has handed over vehicles and operational equipment to South Sudan as part of a US$2.2 million grant project designed to strengthen the country’s national mine action capacity.
The handover, held in Juba on Tuesday, marks a major milestone in the implementation of the 18-month project, which was launched in October last year to improve the working environment of mine action agencies and build the operational capacity of the National Mine Action Authority (NMAA).
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