James Denselow

Director of Strategy @TheHALOTrust / Middle East Analyst / @SyriaStudies Fellow

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

@willdenze Paul?

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

A stable & inclusive Syria will contribute to stability & prosperity across the region & beyond.

The road ahead won’t be easy, but there is a real opportunity to help build a country where everyone can live in dignity, equality, security & peace.

The @UN will be a steadfast partner of Syria in that journey.

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

@Uma_Kumaran @FCDOGovUK Congrats Uma!

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

@CoopParty @kirstyjmcneill Great news - congrats @kirstyjmcneill

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

Violence in #Syria last week returned to the 2026 average lows -- with 27% of casualties caused by UXO.

#SyriaWeekly's NEW data update also includes (1) a 'SITREP' on the #ISIS threat & responses & (2) analysis on shifts in #Israel's military activity.

https://t.co/zQheC7LKC5

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

We mourn the loss of two of our @norskfolkehjelp colleagues, killed in Ukraine. Our deepest condolences are with their families, loved ones and colleagues, and we wish a full recovery to those injured.

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

New data from @minefreeworld confirms what our programmes on the ground have been telling us - Syria rockets back to the top of the mine/ERW casualty list for 2025

https://t.co/xHXE4tuqDv

[Euromaidan Press @EuromaidanPress]

A Lozova resident in Kharkiv Oblast unearthed a 100 kg WWII-era aerial bomb while digging on his property

The find surfaced in a city Russian missiles have repeatedly struck through 2025—80 years of ordnance still being pulled from Ukrainian soil.
https://t.co/3peTLuSk5u
📷 DSNS

[The HALO Trust @TheHALOTrust]

Syrian archaeologists welcome international help as they race to protect cultural heritage.

Journalist @torchiachris explores how Syrian experts are working to restore ancient sites such as Aleppo and Palmyra, which have been devastated after years of conflict and looting.

Key to facilitating this restoration will be making these sites safe by removing landmines and other explosives to allow their work to be carried out safely.

Citing HALO’s Ukraine programme, a “hub for innovation” where we are using AI-powered drones to locate explosives, Christopher describes how the use of cutting-edge technology will be vital in making these sites safe for tourists to return:

https://t.co/Cdsom8F6SI

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

Integrating diplomacy and development: How does the @FCDOGovUK set itself up for success? Event at the @instituteforgov in July - with @TheHALOTrust & @EleanorCrookFdn https://t.co/kAQxZsExWG

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

My review of @vali_nasr "Iran's grand strategy: a political history" for @IAJournal_CH https://t.co/SXD5OYd0or

[Jenny Chapman @JennyChapman]

After more than two years of horrific conflict, Gaza is home to the highest number of child amputees anywhere in the world.

Working alongside @CommunityJameel, @KSRelief, @ImperialCollege and @UKMed, we are delivering care to children with blast injuries in Gaza.

[Coalition for Global Prosperity @BritainLeads]

⚡ Important read in today's @thetimes

Major General (Retd) James Cowan CBE DSO, a member of our Advisory Council, is among 51 senior military leaders calling on the Prime Minister to reconsider the £6 billion cut to overseas development funding.

Their position is clear: "Britain's security does not begin at our border. It begins much earlier: where instability can be reduced, conflict prevented, and threats contained before they reach us." 🌐

https://t.co/LiPN31T7vz

[The HALO Trust @TheHALOTrust]

As more than 50 countries gather in London for the Global Partnerships Conference this week, focusing on the future of international aid, HALO is calling for long-term, predictable investment in global stabilisation and recovery programmes.

With global conflict spreading and humanitarian aid budgets being cut, displacement, instability and food insecurity are being driven at unprecedented levels.

As we approach the fifth anniversary of NATO’s withdrawal from #Afghanistan, funding has plummeted and tragically civilians, including children, continue to be killed and injured by explosives – the deadly legacy of decades of war.

“We urge delegates to close the humanitarian funding gap – to help us save lives and secure peace for generations to come,” says Dr Farid Homayoun, HALO Afghanistan Programme Manager.

[James Denselow @jamesdenselow]

Looking forward to attending the #GlobalPartnershipsConference today.

At @TheHALOTrust we know that meeting the challenges of growing conflict, humanitarian need and pressure on international funding will require innovative partnerships across governments, business and civil society — alongside embracing new technologies that can make our work safer, faster and more effective.

[The HALO Trust @TheHALOTrust]

We were delighted to join colleagues and partners including @MAGsaveslives, @tech4tracing and @herorats at the @eu_eeas open day in Brussels last weekend, highlighting the impact of EU support on communities affected by conflict and explosive hazards.

🇪🇺 @EU_FPI funding is vital in supporting HALO to clear landmines and explosives across #Ukraine, including making key agricultural land safe for growing crops once more.

Since 2022, with EU support, HALO Ukraine has:
• Released over 1 million sq metres of previously unsafe land.
• Identified more than 4.4 million sq metres of hazardous land for future clearance.
• Delivered life-saving risk education to more than 30,900 people, teaching families how to identify deadly explosives and stay safe.

This work supports farmers and local communities, saving lives, restoring livelihoods, and strengthening food security both in Ukraine and further afield through exports.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to hear more about our work and see some of our demining equipment in action.

🔗 Our work in Ukraine: https://t.co/027S9omGMC

[swissinfo.ch @swissinfo_en]

On Inside Geneva, we are discussing weapons contamination and the harm it causes.

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Rph2zQsqeg
🎧 Spotify: https://t.co/Rk0sgx90Fy

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[UK in Cambodia🇬🇧🇰🇭 @ukincambodia]

£1.6M UK renewed support is helping make Cambodia safer 🇬🇧🇰🇭

Nearly 2M m² of land will be cleared of landmines; unlocking farmland, protecting families & creating opportunity.

Every cleared field means safer futures.

#MineAction #SafeCommunities #UKKH

[United Nations Sudan @UN_Sudan]

As millions of Sudanese return to their places of origin, exposure to explosive hazards is rising.
77 victims reported in just 3 months. 35 of them children.
@UNMAS and partners are scaling up response, but more support and collaboration are needed.
➡️https://t.co/y9gRwmAWXg