Boujdour (Sahrawi Refugee Camps) 19 May 2026 (SPS) – An African Union delegation of mine action experts, accompanied by a representative of the Sahrawi Office for the Coordination of Mine Action (SMACO), attended an awareness training session delivered by the Sahrawi Women’s Mine Action Support Team (SMAWT) today morning.
The first session was held at the tent of a refugee family, where the members of the SMAWT exposed the dangers of landmines and the need for families to be aware of their effects and contribute in educating and raising awareness of their kids.
The Second session was held at the Boubshir Library in Boujdour camp and focused on raising awareness of school pupils about the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war among children.
The African Union delegation had also visited, on the previous evening, the headquarters of the Sahrawi Women’s Mine Action Support Team, where it reviewed the group’s work in the field of mine action and mine-risk education.
The delegation further toured a dedicated exhibition documenting the team’s work from its establishment to the present day, and received detailed briefings on its various activities and initiatives in support of mine action. Presentations were also delivered outlining the team’s objectives and achievements, as well as its future plans aimed at enhancing the role of Sahrawi women in this important humanitarian field.
On another hand, the AU delegation had also visited, yesterday morning, the Sahrawi Association of Mine Victims (ASAVIM), as well as the Sahrawi Office for the Coordination of Mine Action, where it was briefed on ongoing efforts and programs in the field of mine action. (SPS)
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