Mine Action

Syria Mine Action AoR

Syria Mine Action (MA) refers to the collective efforts of the Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) and its partners to reduce the threat from mines and explosive ordnance (EO) in Syria, enabling humanitarian access and safe returns. Their vision is a world free from explosive hazards, with a mission to coordinate timely, effective response through clearance, survey, risk education, and victim assistance, committed to saving lives despite immense challenges and severe contamination.
Who We Are
  • Syria Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR): A coordination platform within the Global Protection Cluster, led by the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
  • Partners: UN agencies, international and local NGOs working in Syria to address explosive ordnance contamination.
Our Vision & Mission
  • Vision: A world where people in emergencies are protected from explosive hazards, and victims' rights are recognized.
  • Mission: Supporting and advocating for timely, coordinated, and accountable mine action responses in humanitarian settings.
What We Do (Core Activities)
  • Survey & Clearance: Identifying and removing explosive ordnance from contaminated land.
  • Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE): Educating communities on safe behaviors.
  • Victim Assistance: Supporting survivors with rehabilitation and prosthetics.
  • Information Management: Using systems such as IMSMA for analysis and prioritization.
  • Coordination: Integrating mine action with health, WASH, and food security sectors.
Our Commitment & Challenges
  • Commitment: Life-saving operations, enabling humanitarian access, and supporting safe returns.
  • Challenges: Extensive contamination, limited funding, and difficult operating environments.

Events

  • 1 May 2026
    Friday
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)/ Battle Area Clearance (BAC) Training for SNMAC -
  • EORE/NTS Training for SNMAC -
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Mine Action AoR Syria 5Ws 2024-2025 Interactive Dashboard

Syria Mine Action AoR: 2025 - A year in review info-sheet

Syrian Arab Republic

Syria Mine Action AoR: 2025 - A year in review info-sheet

This 2025 Syria Mine Action AoR Year in Review info-sheet captures the scale and impact of life-saving mine action delivered across the country over the past year. Despite immense operational constraints, partners surveyed over 2.9 billion…

News and Press Release
Source:
INSO, MA AoR
Posted:
8 Dec 2025
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Situation Report

Syrian Arab Republic

Syria Mine Action AoR Situation Update No.7 (December 2025 - March 2026)

Explosive ordnance (EO) contamination continues to pose one of the most significant protection risks facing civilians across Syria. Between 1 December 2025 and 28 February 2026, 186 EO-related incidents were recorded nationwide, resulting in 298 civilian…

Situation Report
Source:
INSO, MA AoR, UNMAS
Posted:
16 Mar 2026
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Syrian Arab Republic

Syria Mine Action AoR Situation Update No. 6: 2025 - A year in review

The 2025 Year in Review Situation Report captures one of the most critical and demanding years for mine action in Syria. Following major contextual shifts and large-scale population movements, civilians were exposed to unprecedented levels of…

Other
Source:
INSO, MA AoR
Posted:
8 Dec 2025
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Syrian Arab Republic

Syria Mine Action AoR Situation Update No. 5 (August 15 – October 15, 2025)

Persistent Explosive-Ordnance Threats Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Efforts - Syria MA AoR Situation Report No. 5 (15 Aug – 15 Oct 2025) During the reporting period, the Mine Action Area of Responsibility (MA AoR) recorded 108 explosive-ordnance incidents…

Situation Report
Source:
HI, MA AoR, Protection Cluster, UNMAS
Posted:
21 Oct 2025
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