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United Nations

Every year, there is a United Nations General Assembly resolution in support of the total ban on antipersonnel landmines and the Mine Ban Treaty.

In 2007, UNGA resolution 62/41, introduced by Australia, received 164 votes in favour, none against and 18 countries abstained.
In 2006, UNGA resolution 61/84 received 161 votes in favour, none against and 17 countries abstained.
In 2005, UNGA resolution 60/80, introduced by Austria, received 158 votes in favour, none against and 17 countries abstained.
In 2004, UNGA resolution 59/84 received 157 votes in favour, none against and 22 countries abstained.
In 2003, UNGA resolution 58/53, introduced by Thailand, received 153 votes in favour, none against and 23 countries abstained.
In 2002, UNGA resolution 57/74, introduced by Belgium, received 143 votes in favour, none against and 23 countries abstained.
In 2001, UNGA resolution 56/24M, introduced by Nicaragua, received 138 votes in favour, none against and 19 countries abstained.
In 2000, UNGA resolution 55/33V, introduced by Norway, received 143 votes in favour, none against and 22 countries abstained.
In 1999, UNGA resolution 54/54 B, introduced by Mozambique, received 139 in favour, one against and 20 abstained.
In 1998, UNGA resolution 53/77 N, introduced by Canada, received 147 in favour, none against and 21 abstained.
In 1997, UNGA resolution 52/38 A, received 142 in favour, none against and 18 abstained.

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