From a perspective of international law, it made a huge difference. A landmine is designed and used to explode when triggered, for instance, by an enemy combatant stepping on it. But all kinds of unexploded ordinance, like mortars, or cluster bombs, often had the effect of landmines but were never meant to be left unexploded. Instead, they were Explosive Remnants of War, weapons that kept fighting long after a war had ended just as landmines did.
Kudos! Your photos are awesome Alexander, and what an important story about your work. Yes. sadly, being aware today that Exotic beaches and other places, that can still be dangerous to walk on is still a must. I also learned that we have additional help from the Giant bomb sniffing rats and their handlers, and, other types of rats. Including sniffing for diseases. If you are not squirmy see this amazing video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBqMJjfSgYY - Thank you!!
A very impressive resumé of your work endeavors. Your career history reflects how you’ve followed a path of admirable contributions in service to others & in keeping with your personal values & goals. As a diplomat & policy making leader you have every right to be proud of your accomplishments.
Still, you continue in sentient awareness as you work diligently for preserving the planet.
Thank you for sharing this noble summary & the wonderful photographs but especially for all you do.
Thank you for sharing your extensive fascinating history. I have wonderful memories of the Hotel Le Richemond in Geneva. Their chef made the best Spaghetti Bolognese I’ve ever eaten. It’s a lovely city to walk and explore. The lake is so peaceful.
Learned something - well quite a bit actually about treaties and landmines. Thank you! And well done. Such important work.
I can safely say that you know Geneva a lot better than I do. Haven't really been there much at all. I'm going down there for work in November. Will make sure I have time to walk around a bit after work.
Just looking through my pictures from May (last time I went) - swans, more swans, jet d'eau a few times and then the lighthouse (those are rare in Switzerland), plus trains. Also, the bike route along the lake that you can just make out in your last picture. I love how your pictures capture what Geneva is all about and I do like exploring places through the lens of your camera. Thank you for sharing that.
You have such an interesting career, Alexander, and one of value to the third world particularly.
Kudos! Your photos are awesome Alexander, and what an important story about your work. Yes. sadly, being aware today that Exotic beaches and other places, that can still be dangerous to walk on is still a must. I also learned that we have additional help from the Giant bomb sniffing rats and their handlers, and, other types of rats. Including sniffing for diseases. If you are not squirmy see this amazing video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBqMJjfSgYY - Thank you!!
Brilliant and eye-opening piece!
A very impressive resumé of your work endeavors. Your career history reflects how you’ve followed a path of admirable contributions in service to others & in keeping with your personal values & goals. As a diplomat & policy making leader you have every right to be proud of your accomplishments.
Still, you continue in sentient awareness as you work diligently for preserving the planet.
Thank you for sharing this noble summary & the wonderful photographs but especially for all you do.
Thank you for sharing your extensive fascinating history. I have wonderful memories of the Hotel Le Richemond in Geneva. Their chef made the best Spaghetti Bolognese I’ve ever eaten. It’s a lovely city to walk and explore. The lake is so peaceful.
Learned something - well quite a bit actually about treaties and landmines. Thank you! And well done. Such important work.
I can safely say that you know Geneva a lot better than I do. Haven't really been there much at all. I'm going down there for work in November. Will make sure I have time to walk around a bit after work.
Just looking through my pictures from May (last time I went) - swans, more swans, jet d'eau a few times and then the lighthouse (those are rare in Switzerland), plus trains. Also, the bike route along the lake that you can just make out in your last picture. I love how your pictures capture what Geneva is all about and I do like exploring places through the lens of your camera. Thank you for sharing that.
Very interesting, Alex! As always 😊😌!
A personal aspect combined with another very journalistic, historical and critical !!
Great mastery of the synthesis of all these editorial aspects!👌👏🙋♀️