3.2.4. ENVIRONMENT
Image 19. A normal pattern of life?
Environment is one of the key aspects of understanding IED indicators and is often used by MA staff working in accordance with IMAS 08.10 Non-Technical Survey as part of the collection of direct and indirect evidence. For example, Image 19 may initially seem to show a normal pattern of life, or positive environment indicator. But why has the field on the right not been ploughed? It could be for a very normal reason, such as it being used for grazing at a different time of year or that resources to farm it are not available at this particular time. It could also be because it is, or there is a fear that it is, contaminated by IEDs.
ׁ HINT. Identification of these environmental differences can be used by MA staff to inform further questioning of key informants, such as the person driving the tractor.
Image 20. Post-conflict pattern of life
Environmental considerations may be further amplified in post-conflict urban environments such as the one shown in Image 20. One street has been cleared of rubble, cars, and other debris. Buildings have been repaired, shops have reopened, and vehicles and people are using it, thus it is a positive environmental indicator for development. Why has the same not happened to the other road and why have the adjacent houses not been repaired?
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