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UNMEE MACC weekly update: 08 Dec 2006

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Ethiopia
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The Route Clearance (RCT) Team of the UNMEE MACC deployed to Sector Center, conducted road clearance operations in the Tserona area. The Integrated Demining Capacity (IDC) teams also contiuned to work in Egri Meakel minefield in the Tserona area, within the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ). The teams cleared an area of 14,8127 m² and 68.5 kms of road in the area, respectively.

The Field Operations Associate together with Mine Risk Education (MRE) Team One deployed to Adi Hakin and Shilalo areas, in Sector Center to confirm reports of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). A report has been compiled about the UXO's found in the area and reported to Asmara, MACC HQ on 3 December 2006. The EOD Ethiopian Team, based south of the Temporary Security Zone, conducted the Battle Area Clearance (BAC) in Echa Mare area.

The Quality Assurance (QA) team deployed to Tserona area to conduct operations in the Egri Mekel minefield and carried out an inspection for the Mine Detection Dogs (MDD) with the MECHEM IDC in Sector Center.

Medical Coordinator of the UNMEE MACC conducted First Aid training for the newly arrived Sector Operations Associate Planning Officer and a refresher course with the Information cell national staff. The Medic will continue to conduct First Aid refresher course for the HQ's national staff members. Field staff in Sector Center and Sector West carried out liaison activities, meeting and liaising with various local authorities, militia and UN team sites to obtain information about the mine threat situation in these areas and to inquire about any UXO and mine incidents.