Afghanistan
The graphical layout in the Pashto language continues. English and Dari versions are ready for printing.

Angola
Fifteen provinces now completed. Bengo, Uige and Cabinda remain. Field work is projected for completion by 30 September 2006.
 
SAC signs agreement at the German Embassy for German support for Charles Downs to serve as technical advisor to CNIDAH and SAC (click here to view two photographs of the signing).

Democratic Republic of Congo
With partial funding from Canada, SAC will begin an enhanced Preliminary Opinion Collection to the district level in 2006.

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Mine Action Office (EMAO) is reviewing the final report

Somalia
The European Commission through UNDP Nairobi has approved funding to continue the LIS in the Sanaag and Sool regions. Somalia Phase III is projected to begin in June. A SAC team will work with the Somaliland Mine Action Center (SMAC) and the Puntland Mine Action Center (PMAC) to conduct the survey in these two regions.

Sudan
Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has begun preliminary opinion collection in East Equatoria state. POC teams have already covered parts of Kapoeta North, Kapoeta South and are currently operating within Kapoeta East. MAG field staff being trained. Customization of IMSMA almost completed. Equipment purchases underway.

Survey Action Center
Executive Director Bob Eaton presents at the Senior Manager Course at the James Madison University.
 
SAC announces the departure of Finance Manager, Moe Aye, who has accepted employment elsewhere as an assistant controller. Moe has been a mainstay at SAC over the past four years. The SAC staff extends its sincere appreciation to her for all her dedication and fine work. We will also miss her cheerful smile, her food selection at our favorite Burmese restaurant, and the periodic visits by her young son!.
 
SAC welcomes Madison Lawrence who is joining us on a part-time basis to bridge the gap left by Moe’s departure. We will introduce Madison on the SAC website in the near future.
 
SAC acknowledges the extraordinary achievements of Mary Wareham (Next Step Productions) and Brian Liu (Toolbox DC) with their film documentary “Disarm” on the landmine issue, which had its screening debut at the AFI Mid-Atlantic Regional Showcase Theatre, Silver Spring MD on 31 May.