Peter Jones
@peterjonesuk.bsky.social
Vice Chair, MAG International. Head of Global Strategies, LSE IDEAS. Distinguished Fellow, Royal United Services Institute. Chair, British Italian Society.
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50 years ago today, Angola’s civil war began, leaving behind a deadly legacy.
Over 61 million m² remain littered with unexploded items & more than 900 minefields still threaten lives.
MAG continues to work with communities & partners to clear land, save lives & rebuild futures.
Over 61 million m² remain littered with unexploded items & more than 900 minefields still threaten lives.
MAG continues to work with communities & partners to clear land, save lives & rebuild futures.
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
50 years ago today, Angola’s civil war began, leaving behind a deadly legacy.
Over 61 million m² remain littered with unexploded items & more than 900 minefields still threaten lives.
MAG continues to work with communities & partners to clear land, save lives & rebuild futures.
Over 61 million m² remain littered with unexploded items & more than 900 minefields still threaten lives.
MAG continues to work with communities & partners to clear land, save lives & rebuild futures.
Excellent news
MAG is delighted to announce the appointment of former UK Ambassador Judith Gough to its Board of Trustees.
The Board has appointed Judith as MAG's Defence and Security Trustee Focal Point.
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The Board has appointed Judith as MAG's Defence and Security Trustee Focal Point.
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MAG appoints former UK Ambassador Judith Gough as Trustee | MAG
MAG is delighted to announce the appointment of Judith Gough to its Board of Trustees. The Board has appointed Judith as MAG ‘s Defence and Security Trustee Focal Point.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Excellent news
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New report 📣
With support from @norwaymfa.government.no, MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme supported operations across Africa, Asia & the Middle East.
This assessment highlights key results, lessons learned & the impact on clearance, protection & recovery.
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With support from @norwaymfa.government.no, MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme supported operations across Africa, Asia & the Middle East.
This assessment highlights key results, lessons learned & the impact on clearance, protection & recovery.
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New report: MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme 2022–2025 | MAG
This report presents an assessment of MAG’s Mine Action Programme, funded by the Government of Norway. The programme ran from August 2022 to December 2025 and supported work across ten MAG programmes…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
New report 📣
With support from @norwaymfa.government.no, MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme supported operations across Africa, Asia & the Middle East.
This assessment highlights key results, lessons learned & the impact on clearance, protection & recovery.
➡️ buff.ly/sg4DREu
With support from @norwaymfa.government.no, MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme supported operations across Africa, Asia & the Middle East.
This assessment highlights key results, lessons learned & the impact on clearance, protection & recovery.
➡️ buff.ly/sg4DREu
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“The bombing may have stopped, but the threat to life remains an every day reality for families simply trying to return home.”
🎥 Chiara Butti, MAG’s Head of Mission, on the thousands of unexploded bombs that may still be scattered across #Gaza – and MAG’s work to save lives.
🎥 Chiara Butti, MAG’s Head of Mission, on the thousands of unexploded bombs that may still be scattered across #Gaza – and MAG’s work to save lives.
October 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“The bombing may have stopped, but the threat to life remains an every day reality for families simply trying to return home.”
🎥 Chiara Butti, MAG’s Head of Mission, on the thousands of unexploded bombs that may still be scattered across #Gaza – and MAG’s work to save lives.
🎥 Chiara Butti, MAG’s Head of Mission, on the thousands of unexploded bombs that may still be scattered across #Gaza – and MAG’s work to save lives.
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Since a ceasefire was agreed two weeks ago in #Gaza, MAG’s emergency response teams, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, have reached 18,000+ people with lifesaving messages on how to recognise explosive hazards.
Every message shared could save a life.
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Every message shared could save a life.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Since a ceasefire was agreed two weeks ago in #Gaza, MAG’s emergency response teams, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, have reached 18,000+ people with lifesaving messages on how to recognise explosive hazards.
Every message shared could save a life.
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Every message shared could save a life.
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Greg Crowther, MAG’s Director of Programmes, speaks to @gerganakrasteva.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk about the scale of contamination in #Gaza and the threat of unexploded bombs buried in the rubble.
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/gdOn5Yv
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/gdOn5Yv
Gaza's 'perfect storm of hazards' amid thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs
The Mines Advisory Group has warned of thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs left by Israel in Gaza after the ceasefire.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Greg Crowther, MAG’s Director of Programmes, speaks to @gerganakrasteva.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk about the scale of contamination in #Gaza and the threat of unexploded bombs buried in the rubble.
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/gdOn5Yv
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/gdOn5Yv
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A ceasefire is vital, but danger remains in #Gaza.
Unexploded bombs threaten the lives of families returning home.
Clearing these explosives is the first step toward rebuilding communities.
Read how MAG is working to protect and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/zcNt11E
Unexploded bombs threaten the lives of families returning home.
Clearing these explosives is the first step toward rebuilding communities.
Read how MAG is working to protect and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/zcNt11E
October 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A ceasefire is vital, but danger remains in #Gaza.
Unexploded bombs threaten the lives of families returning home.
Clearing these explosives is the first step toward rebuilding communities.
Read how MAG is working to protect and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/zcNt11E
Unexploded bombs threaten the lives of families returning home.
Clearing these explosives is the first step toward rebuilding communities.
Read how MAG is working to protect and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/zcNt11E
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The bombing may have stopped, but the threat to life remains an everyday reality for families in #Gaza simply trying to return home.
MAG and our partners, Save Youth Future Society, are working urgently to help people stay safe from the deadly threat of unexploded bombs.
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MAG and our partners, Save Youth Future Society, are working urgently to help people stay safe from the deadly threat of unexploded bombs.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The bombing may have stopped, but the threat to life remains an everyday reality for families in #Gaza simply trying to return home.
MAG and our partners, Save Youth Future Society, are working urgently to help people stay safe from the deadly threat of unexploded bombs.
➡️ buff.ly/bRRWLOI
MAG and our partners, Save Youth Future Society, are working urgently to help people stay safe from the deadly threat of unexploded bombs.
➡️ buff.ly/bRRWLOI
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October 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Last week, MAG attended the Labour Party Conference to highlight how humanitarian action and development contribute to lasting security.
We shared insights into how mine action is not only a life-saving intervention, but a vital investment in recovery worldwide.
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We shared insights into how mine action is not only a life-saving intervention, but a vital investment in recovery worldwide.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last week, MAG attended the Labour Party Conference to highlight how humanitarian action and development contribute to lasting security.
We shared insights into how mine action is not only a life-saving intervention, but a vital investment in recovery worldwide.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/WS6P8Rn
We shared insights into how mine action is not only a life-saving intervention, but a vital investment in recovery worldwide.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/WS6P8Rn
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MAG CEO Darren Cormack was honoured to join His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at the official launch of the first global memorial dedicated to humanitarian aid workers, in Gunnersbury Park, West London.
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Learn more: buff.ly/JLHYhxc
October 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
MAG CEO Darren Cormack was honoured to join His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at the official launch of the first global memorial dedicated to humanitarian aid workers, in Gunnersbury Park, West London.
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Learn more: buff.ly/JLHYhxc
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A look back at last week's 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
MAG shared our experience from working in affected countries, and called for stronger action to protect civilians from this ongoing threat. #CCM13MSP
MAG shared our experience from working in affected countries, and called for stronger action to protect civilians from this ongoing threat. #CCM13MSP
MAG calls for stronger action to protect civilians from cluster munitions | MAG
This week, MAG joined governments and organisations in Geneva for the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). The CCM is the international treaty that bans cluster...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A look back at last week's 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
MAG shared our experience from working in affected countries, and called for stronger action to protect civilians from this ongoing threat. #CCM13MSP
MAG shared our experience from working in affected countries, and called for stronger action to protect civilians from this ongoing threat. #CCM13MSP
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2025 Cluster Munition Monitor is out now 📣
Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions.
Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian.
Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I
⬇️ See the key findings
@banclusterbombs.bsky.social
Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions.
Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian.
Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I
⬇️ See the key findings
@banclusterbombs.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
2025 Cluster Munition Monitor is out now 📣
Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions.
Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian.
Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I
⬇️ See the key findings
@banclusterbombs.bsky.social
Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions.
Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian.
Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I
⬇️ See the key findings
@banclusterbombs.bsky.social
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From classrooms to social media to TV broadcasts, MAG is finding innovative digital and mass media initiatives to keep Syrian communities safe from landmines and unexploded bombs.
See how risk education is saving lives across #Syria: buff.ly/HDIUv6I
See how risk education is saving lives across #Syria: buff.ly/HDIUv6I
September 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
From classrooms to social media to TV broadcasts, MAG is finding innovative digital and mass media initiatives to keep Syrian communities safe from landmines and unexploded bombs.
See how risk education is saving lives across #Syria: buff.ly/HDIUv6I
See how risk education is saving lives across #Syria: buff.ly/HDIUv6I
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MAG is proud to have contributed photographs to 'Women in Demining', a new exhibition at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv, #Ukraine.
The exhibition shares the stories of 29 Ukrainian women working in humanitarian demining.
📸 MAG photos taken by Julia Kochetova
The exhibition shares the stories of 29 Ukrainian women working in humanitarian demining.
📸 MAG photos taken by Julia Kochetova
September 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
MAG is proud to have contributed photographs to 'Women in Demining', a new exhibition at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv, #Ukraine.
The exhibition shares the stories of 29 Ukrainian women working in humanitarian demining.
📸 MAG photos taken by Julia Kochetova
The exhibition shares the stories of 29 Ukrainian women working in humanitarian demining.
📸 MAG photos taken by Julia Kochetova
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This week, MAG joined the 11th Conference of States Parties to the #ArmsTradeTreaty.
We delivered a statement reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities affected by armed violence & to advancing universalisation of the ATT.
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#CSP11
We delivered a statement reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities affected by armed violence & to advancing universalisation of the ATT.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/sFdlOR2
#CSP11
August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This week, MAG joined the 11th Conference of States Parties to the #ArmsTradeTreaty.
We delivered a statement reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities affected by armed violence & to advancing universalisation of the ATT.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/sFdlOR2
#CSP11
We delivered a statement reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities affected by armed violence & to advancing universalisation of the ATT.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/sFdlOR2
#CSP11
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Today on #InternationalDogDay, we’re celebrating the remarkable dogs who serve as life-saving colleagues.
In partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, highly trained dogs work alongside our skilled handlers to detect explosive items.
Every day, they help to protect lives around the world.
In partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, highly trained dogs work alongside our skilled handlers to detect explosive items.
Every day, they help to protect lives around the world.
August 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Today on #InternationalDogDay, we’re celebrating the remarkable dogs who serve as life-saving colleagues.
In partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, highly trained dogs work alongside our skilled handlers to detect explosive items.
Every day, they help to protect lives around the world.
In partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, highly trained dogs work alongside our skilled handlers to detect explosive items.
Every day, they help to protect lives around the world.
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On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we highlight MAG’s staff on the frontlines of conflict recovery.
From clearing landmines to delivering life-saving education, MAG teams help communities return, rebuild and recover.
Meet our colleagues saving lives every day: buff.ly/qGUPL2Q
From clearing landmines to delivering life-saving education, MAG teams help communities return, rebuild and recover.
Meet our colleagues saving lives every day: buff.ly/qGUPL2Q
August 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we highlight MAG’s staff on the frontlines of conflict recovery.
From clearing landmines to delivering life-saving education, MAG teams help communities return, rebuild and recover.
Meet our colleagues saving lives every day: buff.ly/qGUPL2Q
From clearing landmines to delivering life-saving education, MAG teams help communities return, rebuild and recover.
Meet our colleagues saving lives every day: buff.ly/qGUPL2Q
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Post-conflict recovery lasts long after wars end.
No one knows this better than our staff, who often come from communities affected by conflict.
We are proud to receive the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's #HiltonPrize in honour of our work to support communities after war ends.
No one knows this better than our staff, who often come from communities affected by conflict.
We are proud to receive the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's #HiltonPrize in honour of our work to support communities after war ends.
August 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Post-conflict recovery lasts long after wars end.
No one knows this better than our staff, who often come from communities affected by conflict.
We are proud to receive the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's #HiltonPrize in honour of our work to support communities after war ends.
No one knows this better than our staff, who often come from communities affected by conflict.
We are proud to receive the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's #HiltonPrize in honour of our work to support communities after war ends.
Absolutely brilliant news & fitting recognition for the amazing work done by our dedicated @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social teams around the world 🌍. Please watch the short video to find out more
Receiving the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's #HiltonPrize is an honour. It is recognition that even in these turbulent times, compassion and peace should always be at the top of the global agenda.
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Learn more: shorturl.at/8ajiV
Mines Advisory Group is the recipient of the 2025 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
YouTube video by MAG (Mines Advisory Group)
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August 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Absolutely brilliant news & fitting recognition for the amazing work done by our dedicated @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social teams around the world 🌍. Please watch the short video to find out more
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MAG, in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, has received a $9.8 million grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to deploy specialist landmine detection teams in #Ukraine.
The teams are expected to survey over 1,300 acres of land, accelerating the return of safe areas for productive use.
The teams are expected to survey over 1,300 acres of land, accelerating the return of safe areas for productive use.
August 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM
MAG, in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, has received a $9.8 million grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to deploy specialist landmine detection teams in #Ukraine.
The teams are expected to survey over 1,300 acres of land, accelerating the return of safe areas for productive use.
The teams are expected to survey over 1,300 acres of land, accelerating the return of safe areas for productive use.
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This week in #Ukraine, Deputy Minister of Economy, Ihor Bezkaravainyi, visited MAG’s work near Mykolaiv, where our teams are working in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social and their technical survey dogs.
July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This week in #Ukraine, Deputy Minister of Economy, Ihor Bezkaravainyi, visited MAG’s work near Mykolaiv, where our teams are working in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social and their technical survey dogs.
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Once one of the most bombed areas in #Vietnam, Cu Nam commune was left littered with explosive items, putting lives, farms, and futures at risk.
Since 2015, MAG has cleared 22 million square metres of land and destroyed 11,158 explosive items with support from the US Department of State.
Since 2015, MAG has cleared 22 million square metres of land and destroyed 11,158 explosive items with support from the US Department of State.
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Once one of the most bombed areas in #Vietnam, Cu Nam commune was left littered with explosive items, putting lives, farms, and futures at risk.
Since 2015, MAG has cleared 22 million square metres of land and destroyed 11,158 explosive items with support from the US Department of State.
Since 2015, MAG has cleared 22 million square metres of land and destroyed 11,158 explosive items with support from the US Department of State.
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In Kharkiv – one of the most contaminated regions in #Ukraine – an all-female demining team, funded by the If! Foundation, is making land safe.
Teachers, medics, editors – now deminers. Their work is helping communities return, rebuild, and recover.
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Teachers, medics, editors – now deminers. Their work is helping communities return, rebuild, and recover.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In Kharkiv – one of the most contaminated regions in #Ukraine – an all-female demining team, funded by the If! Foundation, is making land safe.
Teachers, medics, editors – now deminers. Their work is helping communities return, rebuild, and recover.
➡️ buff.ly/eNAnq8S
Teachers, medics, editors – now deminers. Their work is helping communities return, rebuild, and recover.
➡️ buff.ly/eNAnq8S
An excellent survey of the OSCE on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act - and why both still matter
Having served in the UK Delegation to the OSCE just as Putin came to power & began to undermine the organisation, I'm under no illusions about its weaknesses. But the Helsinki principles from which the OSCE grew are still a good starting point for managing an adversarial relationship with Russia.
The 1975 Helsinki Final Act was one of the most important products of the period of détente between the West & the Soviet bloc in the late 1960s and the early 1970s. Are it and the #OSCE that grew out of it still relevant in 2025?
🆕 insight by @cerianbond.bsky.social
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🆕 insight by @cerianbond.bsky.social
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July 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
An excellent survey of the OSCE on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act - and why both still matter