Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 24/09/2026MAG has begun interventions in southern #Lebanon. Our teams are on the ground, surveying land for hidden danger and teaching communities how to recognise and avoid unexploded ordnance, working closely with the Lebanese Mine Action Center. 012
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This week, MAG is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. For the communities we serve, decisions about security, civilian protection, funding and international cooperation can have a direct impact on their lives and their ability to recover from conflict safely. 132
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Progress is being made, but the scale of contamination worldwide means the work is far from finished. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/gNxvh2T 001
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026New reports out this week show a 240% rise in cluster munition casualties in 2025. Cluster munitions disperse large numbers of smaller explosive submunitions over a wide area. A significant portion of munitions fail to detonate on impact, leaving a deadly legacy. 102
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 28/08/2026MAG warmly congratulates the United Kingdom on assuming the next Presidency of the Arms Trade Treaty. Read our statement ⬇️ 001
Peter Jones @peterjonesuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026To St Paul’s Cathedral on behalf of @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social for a beautiful Evensong & Wreath-Laying Ceremony on this #WorldHumanitarianDay. An opportunity to celebrate & remember humanitarian aid workers around the 🌍 who give so much in service to others 231
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 06/08/2026MAG has launched a new innovative mobile game app - Safe Path – to help children in #Iraq build the knowledge they so vitally need to stay safe. The app turns life-saving safety messages into play, teaching children how to recognise danger, avoid risks. 111
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Read more about our work in Ukraine ➡️ buff.ly/LxokvOXbuff.lyUkraine: MAG grows to 500-strong workforce | MAGMAG's response in Ukraine has now grown to a workforce of more than 500 staff, reflecting the scale of our humanitarian response to one of the world's largest explosive contamination crises. 022
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 04/08/2026MAG's response in #Ukraine has grown in the last four years alongside the needs of communities affected by the conflict. As of July 2026, our teams have cleared more than 2.5 million square metres of land and delivered almost 16,000 explosive ordnance risk education sessions. 112
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Congratulations to Ed Miliband on his appointment as UK Foreign Secretary. We look forward to continuing our close partnership with The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Read MAG’s full statement here ⬇️maginternational.orgStatement from MAG on the appointment of UK Foreign Secretary | MAGCongratulations to Ed Miliband on his appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. 001
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 20/07/2026MAG congratulates @andyburnham.bsky.social on becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As a Manchester-based organisation, we have valued his friendship and support for MAG and for the wider humanitarian sector as Mayor of Greater Manchester. Read our full statement ⬇️ buff.ly/KUsPzJwbuff.lyMAG statement on the appointment of new UK Prime Minister | MAGMAG warmly congratulates Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 002
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This week, MAG is at the Syria Mine Action Partner Conference, sharing lessons learned from #Syria and across the region, highlighting the need for coordinated emergency mine action, and supporting a Syrian-led recovery approach. 🎥 Hear from Najat, MAG’s Regional Director: 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 28/05/2026MAG is scaling up in #Syria as landmines & unexploded bombs continue to kill & injure dozens of people every week. From a new base in Hama, we are training deminers, medics & community liaison teams to expand clearance work & reach more communities. ➡️ buff.ly/bIQ29gB 001
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 01/05/2026"Yesterday I received photos showing my house among the houses that were destroyed in my village. So when I walk into shelters, I don’t see people in need. I see myself." 🎥 Hear from Rachelle, MAG’s Community Liaison Officer in #Lebanon. 022
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 24/04/2026This week, MAG joined global partners at the Meeting of National Mine Action Directors, convened by the UN & co-hosted with @thegichd.bsky.social. 🎥 Hear from MAG CEO Darren Cormack as he reflects on the week & the importance of representing the communities we serve. #NDMUN29 @unmas.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 23/04/2026After a harsh winter, operations are back in full force across #Ukraine. MAG teams have resumed work in the Mykolaiv & Kharkiv regions, where contamination continues to threaten lives, & 25 new staff have completed their training. Hear from the teams ➡️ buff.ly/Tg99Epibuff.lyDemining season restarts in Ukraine | MAGAs the harsh winter in Ukraine has ended, MAG has resumed its operations in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions. 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 17/04/2026A statement from MAG CEO Darren Cormack on the ceasefire in Lebanon ⬇️ www.maginternational.org/whats-happen...maginternational.orgStatement from MAG CEO on the ceasefire in Lebanon | MAGWe welcome the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as an important and overdue step. 011
Reposted by Peter JonesIan Bond @cerianbond.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Spread the word. I've had the privilege of working for @cergrant.bsky.social, @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social's founding director, for 13 years. After 28 years in charge, he will step down at the end of the year. It will take someone with outstanding qualities to replace him. Details on our website. 12919
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 24/03/2026MAG’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Najat El Hamri, recently briefed UK Parliament on Syria’s landmine crisis. Since the fall of Assad, 1,900 people have been killed or injured. As conflict continues, thousands are now crossing into #Syria seeking safety. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/LeaCL0M 012
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Read MAG CEO Darren Cormack's statement on the UK development reforms announced today ⬇️ 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 12/03/2026"This is a region where MAG has worked for decades, and we know firsthand that when explosive weapons are used in populated areas, 90% of those affected are civilians." 🎥 MAG CEO Darren Cormack on the devastating effects of conflict in the Middle East. More ➡️ buff.ly/mFLhJAY 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 06/03/2026“We clear land & share life-saving guidance on explosive weapons to help communities stay as safe as possible. In times like these, this work is more important than ever.” 🎥 Mariam, MAG Programme Officer, shares an update on the situation in #Lebanon. ➡️ buff.ly/lvRYPRXyoutube.comMariam, Programme Officer, LebanonYouTube video by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 02/03/2026A statement from MAG on the escalating conflict in the Middle East ➡️buff.lyA statement from MAG on the escalating conflict in the Middle East | MAGWe are deeply concerned by the conflict that is escalating across the Middle East, where the situation remains critically unstable. 001
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Youth violence in #Ecuador is rising fast – with a 640% increase in youth homicides in 2024 & an estimated 60% of gang members under 18. MAG & the Ecuador National Police have launched a new campaign empowering teens to choose positive outlets over crime. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/gfpdY1wbuff.lyEcuador: MAG launches new digital campaign to keep children safe from gun violence | MAGMAG, in collaboration with the Ecuador National Police and local partners, recently launched a new digital campaign designed to reach and empower young people across Ecuador amidst rising rates of… 001
Peter Jones @peterjonesuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Four years of tragedy & unnecessary suffering as a result of Putin’s unjustifiable war. At @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social we are doing what we can to mitigate at least some of the consequences 043
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 18/02/2026“Every message we deliver has the potential to prevent an injury or save a life.” MAG’s Director of Engagement Jon Brown spoke to the Middle East Eye about our risk education work in #Syria, helping families stay safe from unexploded ordnance. ➡️ buff.ly/fzuUvRRbuff.lyThe deadly landmine legacy of Syria’s warAround 300,000 still-active explosive devices remain scattered across the country 022
Peter Jones @peterjonesuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Oh no! I had the honour of being his occasional door opener at the Foreign Office 1150
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 11/02/2026MAG remains fully committed to continue playing its part in helping Syrians live free from the fear of landmines and other unexploded items. Learn more about Syria's landmine emergency ⬇️shorturl.atOne year on from the fall of Assad: a humanitarian emergency in Syria | MAGSyria is on course to record the highest number of landmine casualties of any country in 2025. Exactly one year on from the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, the people of Syria have been held hostag... 001
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 09/02/2026MAG is proud to launch the Patrick Leahy Mine Action Fund today, honouring former US Senator Patrick Leahy’s lifelong dedication to humanitarian mine action. This Fund will help MAG teams clear landmines & unexploded bombs & enable communities to rebuild in peace. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/cdo9w9r 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Unexploded bombs put families at daily risk in #Gaza. MAG, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, has reached almost half a million people with life-saving guidance on how to avoid explosive threats, helping people stay safe in damaged areas. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/F71G3V1buff.lyMAG reaches almost half a million people with life-saving guidance in Gaza | MAGMAG, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, has reached almost half a million people across Gaza with life-saving guidance. 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Today marks 29 years since Diana, Princess of Wales walked through a minefield in Angola – a powerful reminder that the legacy of war lingers long after the fighting ends. Today and every day, we remain committed to Diana’s vision of a mine-free world. Read more ⬇️maginternational.orgReflecting on Princess Diana's life-saving legacy | MAGToday, MAG is reflecting on the proud legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales, as the world marks the anniversary of her iconic minefield walk in Angola. 002
Peter Jones @peterjonesuk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Good! So go on, everyone, do the right thing & let others know 030
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Happy New Year from all of us at MAG! 011
Peter Jones @peterjonesuk.bsky.social · 26/12/2025And the same to you! My EFC Christmas jumper is getting its annual outing 000
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Half of landmine & unexploded bomb casualties are children. This is not right – no child should pay the price for war. This Christmas, give a life-saving gift. Just £22 can help fund risk education lessons that teaches children how to stay safe. ➡️ buff.ly/74Wf1q3 021
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Landmine detection dogs play a vital role in our work. Trained to sit & signal explosives without triggering them, their skill & light weight keeps them safe while clearing land. Just £17 can help feed a dog so they can continue their life-saving work. buff.ly/74Wf1q3buff.lyVirtual Gifts | MAGThese unique gifts could save lives across the world. 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 22/12/2025This Christmas, your gift can help make land safe for conflict-affected communities. A pair of boots for a deminer. A meal for a demining dog. A risk education book for a child. MAG’s shop is now open & every donation helps protect lives. More ➡️ buff.ly/74Wf1q3 002
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 10/12/2025MAG, in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, recently welcomed Peter Wagner, head of the EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, & Katarina Mathernova, EU Ambassador to Ukraine, to our operations in Mykolaiv, where they met with demining dog teams on the ground. ➡️ buff.ly/s0rtEc9buff.lyEU delegation visits MAG operations in Ukraine | MAGHead of the EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) Peter Wagner, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová and Regional Programme Manager Arturo Rodríguez Tonelli joined MAG and APOPO… 053
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Exactly one year on from the fall of the Assad regime, the people of #Syria have been held hostage by a new threat: landmine & unexploded bombs that represent a humanitarian emergency. Hear from communities living with this danger today ➡️ buff.ly/GBpjxyQ 📸 Emily Garthwaite 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 01/12/2025The 2025 Landmine Monitor is out now. Casualties from landmines and unexploded bombs have risen. On average, 17 people were killed or injured every day in 2024, nearly half of them children. As states meet for the Mine Ban Treaty this week, MAG urges renewed commitment. More ➡️ buff.ly/CP8m0BLbuff.ly2025 Landmine Monitor out now | MAGThe Landmine Monitor 2025, released today, reveals a sharp and deeply worrying rise in global casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war, highlighting the urgent need for renewed… 011
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Today marks one year since the ceasefire in #Lebanon. Yet large areas of the south remain heavily contaminated with unexploded bombs. Against this backdrop, MAG teams have been working to keep communities safe. Learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/gwtinvabuff.lyLebanon: one year on | MAGOne year since the November 2024 ceasefire, southern Lebanon remains heavily impacted by the scale of explosive ordnance contamination resulting from the conflict. 001
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 11/11/202550 years ago today, Angola’s civil war began, leaving behind a deadly legacy. Over 61 million m² remain littered with unexploded items & more than 900 minefields still threaten lives. MAG continues to work with communities & partners to clear land, save lives & rebuild futures. 021
Reposted by Peter JonesMAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 27/10/2025New report 📣 With support from @norwaymfa.government.no, MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme supported operations across Africa, Asia & the Middle East. This assessment highlights key results, lessons learned & the impact on clearance, protection & recovery. ➡️ buff.ly/sg4DREubuff.lyNew report: MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme 2022–2025 | MAGThis report presents an assessment of MAG’s Mine Action Programme, funded by the Government of Norway. The programme ran from August 2022 to December 2025 and supported work across ten MAG programmes… 011