Clarifying US Aid for Landmine Clearance and Securing Conventional Weapons Stockpiles
This act clarifies the goals and scope of US foreign assistance dedicated to clearing landmines and securing conventional weapons stockpiles in partner nations. These efforts aim to enhance civilian safety, allow populations to return home and use land for agriculture, and reduce armed violence and instability globally. By formalizing these programs, the US seeks to improve stability and address root causes of forced migration.
Key points
Increased focus on humanitarian demining to clear explosive remnants of war, enabling safe land use for agriculture and critical infrastructure development in conflict-affected areas.
Strengthening programs to secure foreign weapons and ammunition stockpiles (WAM/PSSM) to prevent diversion to terrorists, insurgents, and other violent non-state actors.
Explicitly linking conventional weapons destruction assistance to broader US foreign policy goals, including reducing instability and addressing the root causes of migration.
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