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Cluster Munition Coalition
Cluster Munition Coalition is a global network of more than 250 civil society organisations working in 70 countries to try to ban the use of cluster bombs.
20 Feb 2008 11:44:00 GMT
VIDEO BLOG: Wellington negotiations on a ban on cluster bombs
On the second day of a five-day conference to develop a historic treaty banning cluster munitions worldwide, nine governments are attempting to create a loophole that will allow them to assist the United States to use cluster munitions.

The Cluster Munition Coalition strongly condemns the hypocrisy of these countries trying to ban cluster bombs while assisting other countries to use them.

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20 Feb 2008 11:40:00 GMT
VIDEO BLOG: Global push for cluster bomb ban
Governments and activists are meeting in Wellington, New Zealand this week to try to come up with a global treaty to ban cluster bombs.



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EXPLAINER: What are cluster bombs?
On Feb. 18, governments and activists will meet in Wellington, New Zealand, to try to hammer out a global treaty banning the use of deadly cluster munitions. This FAQ by the Cluster Munition Coalition explains the background.

What are cluster bombs?

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