Dave Bloom
@davebloom.bsky.social
Gov’t Relations @MAGsaveslives - Congress, int'l development, landmines/UXO & weapons security. Formerly: energy, AFSA, Morocco, Central Asia. Also @LaJambeDC
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In #Peru, MAG recently supported U.S. Southern Command's Explosive Ordnance Disposal course for the Peruvian Armed Forces as part of its Humanitarian Mine Action programme, which is critical to reducing unplanned explosions & preventing the diversion of munitions.
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Humanitarian Mine Action Program Builds Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capability in Peru
United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) conducted a three-week intermediate-level Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) course for the Peruvian Armed Forces as part of its Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA)...
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January 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In #Peru, MAG recently supported U.S. Southern Command's Explosive Ordnance Disposal course for the Peruvian Armed Forces as part of its Humanitarian Mine Action programme, which is critical to reducing unplanned explosions & preventing the diversion of munitions.
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MAG’s Director of Programmes, Greg Crowther, spoke to @theguardian.com about the unprecedented challenges of clearing unexploded bombs in #Gaza.
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Bombs buried in Gaza rubble put at risk thousands returning to homes, say experts
People planning return to neighbourhoods to search for loved ones and assess damage to homes this weekend
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January 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
MAG’s Director of Programmes, Greg Crowther, spoke to @theguardian.com about the unprecedented challenges of clearing unexploded bombs in #Gaza.
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The IDF appears to have seized a North Korean HG pattern MANPADS launch tube and battery unit in a Hezbollah arsenal in southern Lebanon. If so, it would be the first ID of a DPRK MANPADS in Lebanon that I am aware of. idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC17202011
November 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
The IDF appears to have seized a North Korean HG pattern MANPADS launch tube and battery unit in a Hezbollah arsenal in southern Lebanon. If so, it would be the first ID of a DPRK MANPADS in Lebanon that I am aware of. idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC17202011
As the Biden Administration announces it will provide anti-personnel landmines to #Ukraine, the annual @MineMonitor just released, detailing the horrific impact and the enormous task of clearance:
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November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
As the Biden Administration announces it will provide anti-personnel landmines to #Ukraine, the annual @MineMonitor just released, detailing the horrific impact and the enormous task of clearance:
nytimes.com/2024/11/20/wor… backend.icblcmc.org/assets/reports…
nytimes.com/2024/11/20/wor… backend.icblcmc.org/assets/reports…
Interesting breakdown of the practical implications of harvesting explosives from unexploded ordnance (UXO)
kyivpost.com/post/40624
kyivpost.com/post/40624
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Interesting breakdown of the practical implications of harvesting explosives from unexploded ordnance (UXO)
kyivpost.com/post/40624
kyivpost.com/post/40624
UNRESOLVED ISSUES FROM THE VIETNAM WAR: Landmines, Unexploded Ordnances, Dioxin In The Groundwater
@joshroe
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@joshroe
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November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
UNRESOLVED ISSUES FROM THE VIETNAM WAR: Landmines, Unexploded Ordnances, Dioxin In The Groundwater
@joshroe
youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5FS3…
@joshroe
youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5FS3…
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
The Russian Army presented a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) fitted with 30 launch barrels, each capable of housing various mine dispensers, allowing it to deploy up to 120 anti-tank and anti-personnel mines simultaneously
armyrecognition.com/news/army-news…
armyrecognition.com/news/army-news…
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
The Russian Army presented a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) fitted with 30 launch barrels, each capable of housing various mine dispensers, allowing it to deploy up to 120 anti-tank and anti-personnel mines simultaneously
armyrecognition.com/news/army-news…
armyrecognition.com/news/army-news…
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
MAG has launched an emergency safety campaign to support communities affected by a devastating munitions depot explosion in N’djamena, the capital city of Chad.
reliefweb.int/report/chad/ma…
reliefweb.int/report/chad/ma…
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
MAG has launched an emergency safety campaign to support communities affected by a devastating munitions depot explosion in N’djamena, the capital city of Chad.
reliefweb.int/report/chad/ma…
reliefweb.int/report/chad/ma…
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Quick listen on the impact of mines and unexploded ordnance on farmers in Ukraine:
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November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Quick listen on the impact of mines and unexploded ordnance on farmers in Ukraine:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
I know it's a bot, but I do like to think my mine action policy tweets are connecting with people and making an impact.
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I know it's a bot, but I do like to think my mine action policy tweets are connecting with people and making an impact.
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
No matter which way you read “Woohoo,” you are correct.
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
No matter which way you read “Woohoo,” you are correct.
The transformative impact of mine action on agriculture and food security
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November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
The transformative impact of mine action on agriculture and food security
reliefweb.int/report/world/t…
reliefweb.int/report/world/t…
Five Emergency Services Workers Killed While Demining Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast
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November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Five Emergency Services Workers Killed While Demining Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast
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November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
“I’m just Ken” isn’t an ideal song to get in your head when you only know those three words of the lyrics.
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
“I’m just Ken” isn’t an ideal song to get in your head when you only know those three words of the lyrics.
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
"Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence"
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November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
"Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence"
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Improving Food Security in Ukraine Through Demining
@StateDeptPM @StateDept #Ukraine #UkraineWar
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@StateDeptPM @StateDept #Ukraine #UkraineWar
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November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Improving Food Security in Ukraine Through Demining
@StateDeptPM @StateDept #Ukraine #UkraineWar
state.gov/improving-food…
@StateDeptPM @StateDept #Ukraine #UkraineWar
state.gov/improving-food…
US Government extends partnership with MAG to reduce armed violence in Latin America:
maginternational.org/whats-happenin…
maginternational.org/whats-happenin…
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
US Government extends partnership with MAG to reduce armed violence in Latin America:
maginternational.org/whats-happenin…
maginternational.org/whats-happenin…