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Mini MineWolf for Danish Demining Group Shipped to Afghanistan
14.02.08

Machine destined for Humanitarian Demining Projects in Cooperation with Mine Action Program Afghanistan

After 25 years of war, Afghanistan has become one of the countries most affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the world. To help tackle this serious problem, Danish Demining Group (DDG) started a cooperation with the Mine Action Program Afghanistan (MAPA) in 2001, and currently operates in Afghanistan with 6 Manual Demining Teams, 16 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams, 3 Stockpile Destruction (EOD) Teams, a Mechanical Mine-clearance Unit (MDU) and 4 Mine Risk Education (MRE) Teams.

Danish Demining Group's Mini MineWolf and Support Equipment on its way to Kabul

To enhance their mechanical demining capabilities, DDG has purchased and shipped a Mini MineWolf with tiller, flail, integrated workshop, truck and trailer  via sea transport on 7 February 2008.  The mobile workshop provides all tools for routine maintenance of the Mini MineWolf as well as heavy repairs in the field. The unit and support vehicles can be quickly deployed to remote locations all over Afghanistan.

About DDG
Danish Demining Group (DDG) was established in 1997 as an independent organisation. It has since merged with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). The vision of Danish Demining Group is to be the preferred strategic and operational partner working to reduce the humanitarian and socio-economic threats caused by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War.