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Kathmandu, Nepal, 3 October 2007 - “The commitment of Nepal to address the problem of antipersonnel landmines and other victim activated weapons in the country is encouraging” says Sylvie Brigot, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), at the end of a 3 day mission in Kathmandu.“ After a decade of civil strife which has destroyed the life of so many civilians, the representatives of the Government of Nepal and the Maoists have assured the delegation they were willing to ban antipersonnel landmines...
Belgrade, 2 October 2007 – Countries experiencing first-hand the devastating impact of cluster munitions will meet in Belgrade on 3- 4 October to ensure that expectations of those who have suffered the most are central to the new international treaty to be negotiated banning these weapons. Twenty-three affected countries are expected to attend, as well as a number of other governments promoting the new treaty.
On September 27th the Indian Campaign to Ban Landmines commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the Mine Ban Treaty. The event was marked by a conference with the participation of the ICRC, the UN, the Diplomatic Community as well as the Indian Government.
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States affected by cluster munitions use will come together for the first time in Belgrade, Serbia, on 3 - 4 October 2007 to discuss key issues in developing a new treaty to ban these weapons. The Belgrade Conference on States Affected by Cluster Munitions is an initiative of the Government of Serbia, and aims to give a strong voice to those suffering from the impact of these weapons. Cluster munitions survivors and activists from affected areas will also be attending.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), 1997 Nobel Prize for Peace, joined today other Nobel Laureates in expressing solidarity to the people of Burma/Myanmar as their peaceful protest to demand respect for their fundamental human rights is being met by violence.
On 17 and 18 September, celebrations were held in Norway to mark the 10th anniversary of the negotiation of the Mine Ban Treaty, which was agreed on 18 September 1997 in Oslo. An all-day civil society event was held on 17 September, and a morning panel discussion was hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 18 September, followed by an evening ceremony. All events involved the active participation of ICBL ambassadors, staff, and member organizations.