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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.
VIDEO BLOG: Day three of Wellington cluster bombs conference
21 Feb 2008 11:43:00 GMT
Author: Cluster Munition Coalition

During the third day of the Wellington conference on cluster munitions discussions centred on clearance of unexploded cluster munitions and assistance for victims. The New Zealand Cluster Munition Coalition stepped up its campaigning with a petition action in Civic Square. Led by Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams, campaigners and members of the public lay down and had a chalk outline made of their bodies that they then signed, constituting a petition signature against cluster bombs.

 
VIDEO BLOG: Wellington negotiations on a ban on cluster bombs
20 Feb 2008 11:44:00 GMT
Author: Cluster Munition Coalition

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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VIDEO BLOG: Global push for cluster bomb ban
20 Feb 2008 11:40:00 GMT
Author: Cluster Munition Coalition

Governments and activists are meeting in Wellington, New Zealand this week to try to come up with a global treaty to ban cluster bombs.

 
EXPLAINER: What are cluster bombs?
15 Feb 2008 13:28:00 GMT
Author: Cluster Munition Coalition

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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