The gear consists of anti-landmine protective boots and protective overshoes to be worn by Bosnia and Herzegovina humanitarian deminers during the hazardous process of clearing landmines. This donation will contribute to the implementation of Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Accords regarding the return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes. HDP manages humanitarian demining support to more than 30 countries on five continents, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Kosovo and Northwest Somalia.
Additional countries are under consideration for U.S. government humanitarian demining assistance.
GHD is active in the drive to rid the world by the year 2010 of anti-personnel landmines and unexploded ordnance that threaten civilians and their countries' stability. This site is produced and maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein.