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Libya: Rebels Pledge Not to Use Landmines

April 29th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The de facto opposition authority in Libya, the National Transitional Council, has formally pledged not to use antipersonnel and antivehicle landmines.

(New York) – The de facto opposition authority in Libya, the National Transitional Council, has formally pledged not to use antipersonnel and antivehicle landmines, Human Rights Watch said today. The council also promised to destroy all mines in its forces’ possession.

US: Ban All Antipersonnel Landmines

February 28th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The ongoing review of United States landmine policy should result in a decision to ban all types of antipersonnel landmines. March 1, 2011, will mark 12 years since the international treaty banning antipersonnel mines became binding international law.

(Washington, DC) The ongoing review of United States landmine policy should result in a decision to ban all types of antipersonnel landmines, Human Rights Watch said today. March 1, 2011, will mark 12 years since the international treaty banning antipersonnel mines became binding international law.

US: Nobel Laureates Urge Obama to Ban Landmines

November 30th, 2010 | Author: Human Rights Watch

Fifteen Nobel Peace Prize recipients have sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to ban antipersonnel landmines.

UPDATE:

On December 3rd, Burma’s recently freed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi added her name to the list of 15 other Nobel Peace Laureates who signed a letter sent November 30th to President Obama calling on the United States to join the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.