Summary

This is the final report of the mine clearance for resettlement project in Northern Sri Lanka. (2012, 26pp)

Description

Since 1 February 2012, this AusAID-funded project has facilitated the safe return of Internally Displaced People and the resumption of livelihoods to 22 Grama Niladhari divisions in Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Mullaitivu Districts by supporting:

• manual mine clearance of 172,803 m² / 17 hectares / 43 acres of residential and livelihood areas in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullativu Districts
• battle Area Clearance of 348,785 m² / 34 hectares / 86 acres in Kilinochchi District
• removal and destruction of 2,280 anti-personnel mines, 11 anti-tank mines 1,616 items of unexploded or abandoned ordnance (including mortars, grenades and booby-traps) and 11,633 rounds of small arms ammunition.

There were a total of 34,900 direct and indirect beneficiaries from this project based on the number of returnees to the 22 Grama Niladhari Divisions in which work took place.

Mine clearance for resettlement in Northern Sri Lanka–Final Report [PDF 2.8mb]

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