UN Delegation Visits Central Branch for Mine Action

The Director of the Central Branch for Mine Action and War Remnants, Brigadier Mahmoud Mukhtar Abu Al‑Sharoud, received the Head of the United Nations Mine Action Office in Libya and her accompanying delegation during a visit to the branch to discuss ongoing mine action and war‑remnant activities in the region.
The visit addressed the progress of field operations carried out by organizations active in mine action, including the Libyan Peace Organization and HALO Trust, as well as discussions on several sites and areas affected by war remnants.
The delegation also inspected the field situation through a visit to Al‑Sweihli Farm, to closely assess the nature of contamination from war remnants and the efforts being undertaken to address it.
This visit comes within the framework of strengthening coordination and cooperation between the Libyan Mine Action and War Remnants Center and the United Nations, and of monitoring field activities that contribute to supporting civilian protection efforts and enhancing safety in areas affected by mines and war remnants.