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U.N. treaty banning cluster bombs to come into effect in August

Cluster bombs have killed more than 10,000 civilians, according to the United Nations. A treaty imposing a ban on the use of these civilian killing bombs comes into effect on Aug. 1 after the 30th country ratified the agreement.

In the Media by Salim Jiwa - 5 comments

New South African Government Challenged On Cluster Munitions

A South African pacifist organisation has called on the new government of President Jacob Zuma to ratify a treaty banning cluster munitions. Former Defence Minister Charles Nqakula said the country would ratify the treaty, but only after the elections.

In the Media by Christopher Szabo

Georgia Admits it Dropped Cluster Bombs in Ongoing Fight With Russia

Georgia has now admitted to dropping cluster bombs that killed at least 11 civilians and injured dozens. Human Rights Watch says that the bombing took place in populated areas.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Pentagon Announces Policy Changes Dealing With Cluster Bombs

The rest of the world may be aiming to stop cluster bombing but the Pentagon simply plans to make "safer" ones. Faced with international pressure, the United States is revising its cluster bomb policies.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 10 comments

US Warns That Signing Oslo Process Will Criminalize British Troops

Today, there is a meeting set in Dublin, Ireland with representatives from at least 122 nations that plan to talk on a deal that would make the most cluster type weapons illegal to use.

In the Media by Can Tran

Global Day of Action to Ban Cluster Bombs

On the eve of the Global Day of Action to Ban Cluster Bombs, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report calling the impact of cluster munitions on civilians a blow to development

In the Media by Bob Ewing

Israel Reconsidering Use of Cluster Bombs; Olmert Under Severe Threat

Israel´s 34 day war against Lebanon in 2006 has become the focal point of intense controversy that might have make or break consequences for the country´s political leaders as well as for the way it conducts its warfare.

In the Media by Angelique van Engelen - 2 comments

US Plans Cluster Bomb Rapid Defusal Force

Currently, the United States is ready to create a rapid reaction task force to defuse cluster bombs that have been left over from conflicts. Millions of cluster bombs were dropped on Lebanon in 2006.

In the Media by Can Tran

Use of Cluster Bomb By Israel Deemed 'Legal'

According to the Israeli military prosecutors, the deployment of cluster bombs by army in last year’s Lebanon war which has been highly criticized was deemed legal under international law. Many of these bombs fail to explode and remain a danger.

In the Media by Can Tran - 12 comments