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The Problem

Antipersonnel mines are indiscriminate weapons that injure and kill civilians in every corner of the globe, every day.

Lying in wait for their victims, they don't recognize ceasefires, and continue to kill and maim long after the end of conflicts. They instill fear in communities and are a lethal barrier to development

What is a landmine?

Antipersonnel landmines are explosive devices designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact of a person. Placed under or on the ground, they can lie dorma… …
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Why the ban?

Until the 1990s, antipersonnel landmines had been used by most armed forces of the world, in one form or another, causing tens of thousands of casualties a year and creatin… …
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History of landmines

Precursors of the weapon are said to have first been used in the American Civil War in the 1800s. But antipersonnel mines were first used on a wide scale in World War II. S… …
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Arguments for a ban

There are dozens of reasons why all states should get on board the Mine Ban Treaty, and why full implementation of this lifesaving treaty must be ensured. Some of the mora… …
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Why landmines are still a problem

In 2016, an average of 23 people around the world lost their life or limb to a landmine or another explosive remnant of war, every day. …
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