Journal of ERW and Mine Action
Vol. 14: Iss. 3, Article 21.
The Growing Threat to Humanitarian Operations
Adrian King, Allen-Vanguard
Abstract
Deminers and other humanitarian-aid workers around the world, though previously viewed as off-limits, have become targets of distrust and even violence by certain groups. This article explores the reasons for this shift in ideology, and what action humanitarian organizations must take in order to protect their personnel.