Kathmandu. Today, the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is being observed across various countries worldwide, calling for sustainable international cooperation to raise awareness about the risks posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war, as well as to develop national mine action capacities in affected nations.On December 8, 2005, the United Nations General Assembly declared April 4 of each year as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.Since explosive remnants of war pose serious risks to the safety, health, and lives of civilians, and hinder national and local socio-economic development, the...