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Third Annual International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
(Apr. 3): U.S. assistance has helped Costa Rica, Djibouti, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Macedonia, Namibia, and Suriname to become free from the humanitarian impact of landmines (i.e. “impact free”). Full text
U.S. Policy on the Horn of Africa
(Dec. 7-8): "In the Horn as elsewhere in Africa, our policy is to support good governance and prosperity for all Africans. These goals entail working to support democracy and Africa's full participation in the world economy, and, in today's world, containing international terrorism." Full text
Fact Sheet: U.S. Leadership in Landmine Clearing and Saving Lives
(Nov. 13): Thanks in part to the United States’ help, the annual landmine casualty rate has dropped from over 26,000 four years ago to around 5,000 today, and Costa Rica, Djibouti, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Macedonia, Namibia, and Suriname have achieved mine "impact-free" status. Full text |
