Siem Reap, Cambodia, Nov 27, 2024 (AFP) - Anti-mine treaty signatories slam US decision to send landmines to Ukraine

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2024-11-27
Washington's decision to give anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is the biggest blow yet to a landmark anti-mine treaty, its signatories said during a meeting. Ukraine is a signatory to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of landmines. The United States, which has not signed up to the treaty, said last week it would transfer landmines to Ukraine to aid its efforts fighting Russia's in......
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