Saving Lives, Securing Peace: UNMAS and the Legacy of UN Peacekeepers in Mine Action

In this interview, UNMAS Chief Zehrudin Sukanovic talks about how the United Nations Mine Action Service has cleared over 1.3 million unexploded ordnances in South Sudan since 2004, an achievement he equates to saving countless lives. He discusses the ongoing efforts of twelve mine action teams working along high-risk roads to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, peacekeepers, and civilians. Zukanovic also emphasises the importance of public vigilance and reporting suspected explosives to prevent further harm.