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MBT Standing Committees meetings, 25th – 29th May, 2009, Geneva: This event attended by more than 500 participants representing (156) states and UN civil society organizations. Sudan has been presented by officials and (4) NNGOs. JASMAR represented by Mr. Conference outcomes: It was declared that no new member affiliated to MBT since the last meeting. Also some states’ parties violated their obligations under article 4 “stockpile destruction”. Some countries requested extension to implement article 5 “mine clearance”.
Sudan delegation delivered three statements (MRE, stockpile and mine clearance). JASMAR/SCBL representative participated in the ICBL/CMC meetings. It is worthwhile to mention to the release of Cluster Munitions Monitor. IMRE Advisory meeting accompanied the event; it was recommended changing the accreditation from a mandatory condition to an optional. It is also recommended to change the mission from Mine Risk Education to Risk Education (MRE to RE). Abu Osama Abdalla - SCBL Advocacy Coordinator - participated representing SCBL. During the conference SCBL representative held a meeting  with IDA, it discussed the implementation of the Convention for the Right of People with Disabilities CRPD.
Celebration of the Mine Action international day, 4th Apr. 2009: This day celebrated in Friendship hall (Khartoum) where many related government authorities participated and led by Mr. Charles Maniang – Undersecretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, UN, NNGOs, INGOs and media personnel. The opening session witnessed many speeches delivered by Mr. Abdelatie Abdelkhier – SCBL Coordinator, Mr. Tarig Gadeem (on behalf of UNMAO), and H.E. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs where he acknowledged the role of donors, UN, NNGOs & INGOs on MA in Sudan. Then Brigadier Dr. Ahmed Albadawi delivered his speech acting NMAC.
The day accompanied by folklore arts and tragedy drama on mines injury trauma. The day also included an exhibition, where JASMAR, FPDO, Red R, NMAC, UNMAO and ABRAR presented their exhibitions on MRE, demining, Victim Assistance and Cluster Munitions Convention.
Oslo conference on signing cluster munitions banning convection: The conference held between 2nd and 4th December 2008 in Oslo, Norway. This conference attended by Norwegian Officials, governments’ representatives from (100) countries and (250) campaigners from (75) countries. To convention targets world wide banning on the use, production, transfer and stocking of cluster bombs. The opening session addressed by the Norwegian Prime Minister, CMC spokes person, UN representative and ICRC President. During the conference (94) countries signed and (5) countries ratified the convention.
The signature door will be open at UN HQ in New York. It will remain open for signature until its entry into force six months after the receipt of the 30th instrument of ratification. The Sudanese Ambassador addressed the closing session where she ensured Sudan signing in the near future. Ms. Nawal Abood – JASMAR Advocacy Officer - participated as a representative for SCBL.
All Africa Cluster Munitions Conference, 29th – 30th Sep. 2008, Kampala, Uganda This conference attended by (41) representatives for African countries and about (80) members representing the CMC from (28) African countries and worldwide including mine survivors, UNDP and ICRC.  The Main Outcomes: The conference discussed the Oslo process and the convention on Cluster Munitions. It is also discussed the prohibited actions in the treaty. The conference showed the convention commitments and obligations in matters of victim’s assistance, clearance & risk education and stockpile destruction.
All African states appealed to be present in Oslo for the treaty signature and to start the ratification process. About (29) African countries announced publicly that they will sign the treaty in Oslo in December 2008. Separate session organized for parliaments’ members. It focused on their role for pushing the treaty forward especially the ratification process. One day workshop before the conference organized by CMC for its participants. It divided the responsibilities for lobbing during the conference. Mr. Abu Osama Abdullah – SCBL Advocacy Coordinator – participated in this conference representing SCBl.

Diplomatic conference for adoption of a convention on Cluster Munitions, Dublin: This conference held during the period 19th – 30th May, 2008. About (800) participants were participated. They represented governments and the International civil society. The opening session addressed by H.E. Ireland Foreign Affairs Minister and H.E. the UN General Secretary through a televised word.  The main out comes of the treaty are, the prohibiting the use, transfer, and production of cluster munitions. It asked the state parties to destroy its stockpile within 8 years, and to clear the contaminated areas with (10) years. Also the treaty stated clearly an article for Victim Assistance. On the other hand, it dedicated a separate article to the relation between state parties and that are not. The treaty approved by the all participants, it will be presented for signing in Oslo, Dec. 2008. During the conference CMC organized on regular basis, morning briefing and evening debriefing for all campaigners for follow up, coordination and information sharing. Mr. Abu Osama Abdalla – SCBL Coordinator - participated representing SCBL. Sudan government delegation stated Sudan support to the treaty.
International Mine Action Day Celebration, 4th April 2008 The day celebrated in Friendship Hall, Khartoum within a wide participation of the Government bodies, UN, NNGOs and INGOs working on mine action field. The day included some speeches delivered by Mr. Jim Pansegrouw - UNMAO Director, Mr. Abdelatie Abdelkhier – SCBL Coordinator, Mr. Abdelatief Barid Alnasma – Landmines’ Survivors’ Representative, Brigadier Awad Albashir – NMAC Director and H.E Ahmed Mohamed Haroon the State Minister of the Humanitarian Affairs and NMAO General Secretary. The speeches focused on reaffirming the commitment in banning landmines and presentation of the achievements during the last year. The celebration included a march, entertaining drama and songs condemning landmines, in addition to race competition for the people with disabilities and Military Sport Department form both sexes. The celebration concluded by the visit of the participants to the accompanied exhibition.
Stockpile destruction, 31st Mar. 2008, Juba: Within wide attendance for  representatives from national unity government and South Sudan government, NMAC, UN, NNGOs and INGOs, Loray area (Juba) witnessed destruction of  (6,186) landmines. Sudan government declared that it is the last stockpile for landmines against human.
SCBL General Assembly Meeting The SBCL held a its General Assembly meeting in 21st Jan 2008 in Islamic Relief Agency (ISRA) hall to elect the new office. Participants agreed to renew the former SCBL Coordinator and all pillar coordinators expect advocacy who withdrawn. JASMAR Human Security Organization was elected for the Advocacy Coordinator.
TOT workshop, 28th - 29th October SCBL has coordinated a two days TOT training workshop on MRE in collaboration with JASMAR and ISRA. The training took place at ISRA training hall (Khartoum) on 28-29/10/2007. Abdelatie Abdulkheir (SCBL), Hussein Elobeid (JASMAR) and Awad Abdul Zahir (ISRA) have addressed the opening session. Participants have hailed the success of the workshop and recommended the following.
They needed more MRE video shows. They demanded participation of LM survivors to reflect on their personal experience. They demanded incorporation of LM environmental impact material on MRE. The closing session was addressed by ISRA general director.
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