Strengthening US Aid for Landmine Clearance and Conventional Weapons Security
This Act formalizes and expands the goals of US foreign assistance, focusing on clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance, which allows for the safe use of land for agriculture and infrastructure in conflict-affected countries. Furthermore, it strengthens programs for securing weapons stockpiles abroad to prevent their diversion to criminal groups, aiming to increase global stability and indirectly reduce the root causes of migration. These efforts are intended to improve food security and enable populations to return home safely.
Key points
Increased support for humanitarian demining, enabling safe return home and productive use of land for agriculture in post-conflict regions.
Strengthening programs to secure foreign weapons stockpiles, reducing the risk of theft and proliferation to armed groups (e.g., MANPADS).
These efforts aim to reduce instability and armed violence, which is crucial for mitigating forced migration to the US.
Status:
Expired
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