The U.S. has prohibited the use of #landmines worldwide with the exception of the Korean Peninsula. “We congratulate the Obama administration on this vital step forward towards the U.S. becoming compliant with the Ottawa Treaty,” says Elizabeth MacNairn, executive director of Handicap International U.S. “However, we urge the U.S. government to find alternatives to landmines on the Korean Peninsula. Given that the U.S. has repeatedly acknowledged the serious humanitarian consequences of using of antipersonnel landmines, it is illogical and immoral for the U.S. to continue using mines in any country.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:59:12 +0000
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