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Kashmir's Mine ban control and Uganda's refugee problem

Sunday, 12 August 2018 6:17 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 12 August 2018 6:17 AM ]

In the first part of this episode of Reporters File Shahana Butt reports on mine ban control In Kashmir: While majority of the states across the globe have signed mine ban treaty, the two traditional rivals India and Pakistan are yet to sign one. In 1996, India voted in favor of a UN General Assembly Resolution urging states to vigorously pursue an international agreement banning anti-personnel mines. However, in 1997 when the Mine Ban Treaty came into existence, India chose to remain outside it. And this has resulted into hardships for the border communities living along line of control in Indian administered Kashmir. Our correspondent Shahana butt reports from the line of Control. Next; Our correspondent from Uganda reports about the measures taken by the government to stop the destruction of the environment by the refugees. Uganda has directed over one million refugees settled in the country to plant 30 trees each. The directive comes as refugees continue to cut down thousands of trees for firewood and construction of much needed shelter. The refugee influx has led to severe environmental degradation leading to conflict with host communities. Environmentalists fear that if no action is taken, the situation could worsen in the coming days and months as more refugees continue to flee to Uganda. Press TVs Daniel Arapmoi looks at the extent of the degradation and what the government is doing to mitigate the effects.

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