Iraq
Iraq is very heavily contaminated with anti-personnel mines and cluster munition remnants
Key Developments
Federal Iraq reported a fivefold increase in clearance of CMR-affected land in 2025 but provided no details of which operators achieved it. The number of submunitions destroyed was roughly half the previous year’s result.
Recommendations for Action
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The Iraqi government should provide the Directorate of Mine Action (DMA) with the legal authority, funding, human resources, and training to strengthen its effectiveness as the national mine action authority.
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The Iraqi government should set out detailed plans for funding the DMA and the mine action sector.
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The DMA should report comprehensively on the progress of CMR survey and clearance, detailing results by operator and location.
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The DMA should increase and stabilise recruitment and training of information management staff.
Download the full 2026 report for Iraq
Click here to download the full "Clearing Cluster Munition Remnants 2026" report for Iraq.
