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Libya: Rebels Pledge Not to Use Landmines

2011-04-29
On: April 29, 2011
In: Arms, Landmines, Libya, Middle East Uprising, Middle East/N. Africa, Mine Ban Treaty, Press release

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 author…Continue Reading

US: Ban All Antipersonnel Landmines

2011-02-28
On: February 28, 2011
In: Arms, Landmines, Mine Ban Treaty, Press release, United States, US Foreign Policy

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 m…Continue Reading

US: Nobel Laureates Urge Obama to Ban Landmines

2010-11-30
On: November 30, 2010
In: Arms, Landmines, Mine Ban Treaty, Press release, United States, US Foreign Policy

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 Au…Continue Reading

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