Statement from MAG CEO on the ceasefire in Lebanon | MAG We welcome the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as an important and overdue step.

A statement from MAG CEO Darren Cormack on the ceasefire in Lebanon ⬇️

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Read MAG's statement on the escalation of conflict in Lebanon⬇️

International Mine Awareness Day 2026 | MAG When ceasefires are agreed and conflicts fade from the headlines, the risks to civilians do not end.

Today, on International Mine Awareness Day, we reaffirm our call to ban landmines and explosive weapons in populated areas.

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Mine action saves lives. International law saves lives. We cannot look away.

#MineAwarenessDay #LandmineFree @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social

Burundi: MAG statement on deadly explosion of ammunition depot | MAG Following the deadly explosion of a military ammunition depot in Bujumbura, Burundi, MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is currently exploring options to deploy and conduct an assessment as soon as it is feas...

Read MAG's statement on the deadly explosion of a military ammunition depot in Burundi.

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MAG’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Najat El Hamri, recently briefed UK Parliament on Syria’s landmine crisis.

Since the fall of Assad, 1,900 people have been killed or injured.

As conflict continues, thousands are now crossing into #Syria seeking safety.

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Thanks to ongoing support from the United States.

In #Ecuador, MAG is working with the military & police to support their weapons marking processes, ensuring proper management of state-held stockpiles.

This work helps reduce illicit diversion to destabilising criminal groups & strengthens security across the region.

MAG prepares for emergency response in Lebanon | MAG MAG is preparing to respond to the escalating crisis in Lebanon, where over one million people have been displaced and more than 800 killed as bombardments continue to devastate populated areas.

MAG is preparing to respond to the conflict in #Lebanon, where over one million people have been displaced & over 800 people killed.

Our teams will deliver life-saving risk education to displaced families & frontline responders to help protect lives.

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Read MAG CEO Darren Cormack's statement on the UK development reforms announced today ⬇️

The conflict across the Middle East is truly devastating.

Much of the harm has been caused by explosive weapons used in populated areas.

As in every war, civilians are paying the highest price.

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Middle East Conflict: A Statement from MAG CEO Darren Cormack | MAG A Statement from MAG Chief Executive Darren Cormack on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

"MAG urgently calls for all parties to de-escalate immediately, uphold international humanitarian law, and stop the use of explosive weapons in populated areas."

Read MAG CEO Darren Cormack's statement on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East ⬇️

"This is a region where MAG has worked for decades, and we know firsthand that when explosive weapons are used in populated areas, 90% of those affected are civilians."

🎥 MAG CEO Darren Cormack on the devastating effects of conflict in the Middle East.

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On #InternationalWomensDay, March 8th, we recognise the vital contributions women make to MAG’s work around the world, supporting communities as they recover and rebuild after conflict.

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Mariam, Programme Officer, Lebanon YouTube video by MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

“We clear land & share life-saving guidance on explosive weapons to help communities stay as safe as possible. In times like these, this work is more important than ever.”

🎥 Mariam, MAG Programme Officer, shares an update on the situation in #Lebanon.

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APOPO Ukraine trainees building capacity at our Dog Training Center with CMAC. Safeguarding, 1st aid, basic manual demining: essential safety & operational skills. Grateful for support from HGBF & partner @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social as we continue investing in nationally led mine action.

A statement from MAG on the escalating conflict in the Middle East | MAG We are deeply concerned by the conflict that is escalating across the Middle East, where the situation remains critically unstable.

A statement from MAG on the escalating conflict in the Middle East ➡️

Ecuador: MAG launches new digital campaign to keep children safe from gun violence | MAG MAG, in collaboration with the Ecuador National Police and local partners, recently launched a new digital campaign designed to reach and empower young people across Ecuador amidst rising rates of…

Youth violence in #Ecuador is rising fast – with a 640% increase in youth homicides in 2024 & an estimated 60% of gang members under 18.

MAG & the Ecuador National Police have launched a new campaign empowering teens to choose positive outlets over crime.

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We are honoured to sign a new MoU with @thegichd.bsky.social, strengthening our long-standing partnership.

This agreement reinforces our shared commitment to reducing risks from landmines and other explosive ordnance, and protecting communities affected by conflict around the world.

Today, February 24, four years on from the full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, the toll on communities remains immense.

Since 2022, MAG has been working to clear deadly items & make land safe.

Four years on, our commitment remains the same: save & protect lives.

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Four years on: Ukrainian communities endure winter and war | MAG Recent months in Ukraine have been defined by a bitter winter. With reported lows of minus 20 degrees, the cold has seeped into all parts of every-day life.

As the 4th anniversary of the full-scale invasion in #Ukraine approaches, communities have endured -20°C, blackouts & constant danger this winter.

Since 2022, MAG has been clearing landmines & explosive remnants to save lives.

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The deadly landmine legacy of Syria’s war Around 300,000 still-active explosive devices remain scattered across the country

“Every message we deliver has the potential to prevent an injury or save a life.”

MAG’s Director of Engagement Jon Brown spoke to the Middle East Eye about our risk education work in #Syria, helping families stay safe from unexploded ordnance.

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Thiem has lived with the danger of unexploded bombs his entire life in Cu Nam, Vietnam.

After a bomb buried in his field exploded – killing a relative & injuring him – farming meant fear for decades until MAG cleared his land: “Clean land feels like being able to breathe again.”

One year on from the fall of Assad: a humanitarian emergency in Syria | MAG Syria is on course to record the highest number of landmine casualties of any country in 2025. Exactly one year on from the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, the people of Syria have been held hostag...

MAG remains fully committed to continue playing its part in helping Syrians live free from the fear of landmines and other unexploded items.

Learn more about Syria's landmine emergency ⬇️

This incident is part of a wider pattern of deadly explosions across Syria in recent months, with people killed or injured while travelling, farming, or simply playing near unexploded devices, and serves as a reminder of the importance of clearance work.

Four killed, eight injured in landmine explosion in east Syria A landmine left over from the war exploded in eastern Syria, killing three civilians and injuring eight others, most of them children.

Deeply saddening news coming out of #Syria, where a landmine detonated in the Deir ez-Zor desert area yesterday, killing at least four civilians, including two children, and injuring others.

MAG is proud to launch the Patrick Leahy Mine Action Fund today, honouring former US Senator Patrick Leahy’s lifelong dedication to humanitarian mine action.

This Fund will help MAG teams clear landmines & unexploded bombs & enable communities to rebuild in peace.

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MAG reaches almost half a million people with life-saving guidance in Gaza | MAG MAG, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, has reached almost half a million people across Gaza with life-saving guidance.

Unexploded bombs put families at daily risk in #Gaza.

MAG, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, has reached almost half a million people with life-saving guidance on how to avoid explosive threats, helping people stay safe in damaged areas.

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Technical Survey Dogs: Accelerating Safe Land Release in Ukraine | APOPO & MAG YouTube video by APOPO

Thanks to the support of @undp.org Ukraine,
APOPO & @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social
are helping Ukraine accelerate safe land release with Technical Survey Dogs.

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