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Friends Committee on National Legislation
Landmine Ban Treaty Turns 10: Past Time for U.S. to Join
March 22nd, 2009
On the tenth anniversary of the treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, the U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines calls on President Barack Obama to work for Senate ratification of the treaty this year. "U.S. accession to the Mine Ban Treaty would be a low-cost gesture of diplomatic goodwill with both humanitarian and practical benefits," said Lora Lumpe, coordinator of the U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines. "This treaty has saved thousands of lives and limbs." On March 1, 1999 the Mine Ban Treaty entered into force, just 15 months after it was completed -- very fast by diplomatic standards. The treaty comprehensively bans all antipersonnel mines, requires...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-03-22)
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