MAG assistance to secure explosives in Lebanon

01/09/2017
Activity description

Since September 2017, as part of its global outreach activities, MAG was tasked to identify practical steps to improve the safety, security and management of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) ammunition in Lebanon. This expert assessment was followed by storage facility construction, rehabilitation and training.

Project description

These activities were part of a project, implemented by MAG with funding from the USA, aiming to promote safety and security of ammunition storage in Lebanon. The US government has pledged further support for MAG to undertake medium- and long-term improvements to priority LAF facilities while delivering training to LAF personnel.

Type of Activity
Institutional capacity-building
Technical material or financial assistance
Focus of Activity
Ammunition
Small arms and light weapons (SALW) controls
Partners
Lebanon
Implementers
Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
Donors
USA
Contact Details
Organization
MAG (Mines Advisory group)
Address
Suite 3A, South Central, 11 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR, United Kingdom
Phone
+44 (0) 161 236 4311