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The WH ann. on landmines is a very welcome step. 28 yrs after Pres. Clinton called for ridding the world of these weapons, the U.S. needs to join the int’l treaty banning anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions, that cause havoc on civilian populations.leahy.senate.gov/press/reaction…



"Screaming children and desperate adults - Devastating account of civilian harm from cluster munition rocket attacks on a Ukrainian frontline village of Hrushivka - The Guardian theguardian.com/world/2022/sep…


Russian forces have used at least 7 types of cluster munitions in 100s of attacks. Evidence indicates Ukraine has used them on at least 2-3 occasions. For more info see Human Rights Watch's overview of cluster munition use in #Ukraine hrw.org/news/2022/05/1…



Sobering The Guardian report today on the level of #Russian #mine use in #Ukraine and long-term threat to civilian lives, in advance of #LandmineMonitor 2022 report out tomorrow & Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention #20MSP - theguardian.com/world/2022/nov… #LMM22 The Monitor


25 Years ago today, The Mine Ban Treaty was signed in Ottawa. Few international agreements can have done more to save tens of thousands of lives and limbs. Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention #APMBC #MineBan25 #MineFreeWorld



50 years ago today, the last U.S. troops left Vietnam. Half a century later, many communities still live with the war’s traumatic legacies. MAG (Mines Advisory Group) has worked in Vietnam for over 20 years to reduce the risk of landmines and release land back to communities.



