ANGOLA
The MgM mine clearance project Kunene (2)
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Just an idea for the future: In their own workshops like this one, war junk will be turned into mine clearance vehicles by MgM. The equipment has been donated by German companies. |
GREAT GOALS
Our great goal is to train the young Kuanjamas so that our own special machines and mine protected vehicles can be build there using war junk. Used tools and equipment, including laser guided welding machines, were donated by German companies.
Unique to this project in Angola is the fact that the provincial government took care of all import duties and the registration of our vehicle fleet and have also paid for the entire (and expensive) gasoline. Due to the proximity to the excellently organized Namibia (40 kilometres) the rest can be more efficiently managed than elsewhere in Angola.
RECIPROCITY
In return, MgM has cleared 80 kilometres of road in the province, 5 kilometres of high power lines and three medium sized landing strips. The roads and landing strips were not just cleared of mines, they were also re-opened. MgM has also destroyed several ammunition depots and carried out Mine Awareness education in provincial schools.
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Unbelievable amounts of dangerous, unexploded ammunition and mines are being found by MgM deminers – and are rendered harmless forever. |
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In this chapter you will find additional information on the following topics: | •
Refugees in their own land | •
Angola report 2001 (PDF) |
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