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After the opening for signature of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, the
International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) campaigned globally
for universal treaty ratification. The Inter-African Landmines NGO
Seminar ("Seminaire Interafricain Des ONG Sur La Problematique Des
Mines Antipersonnel"), was held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 3-
5 June 1998, prior to a Summit of Heads of State of the Organization
of African Unity. It was important in promoting the Mine Ban Treaty
amongst the numerous signatories on the heavily-mined African
continent. In September 1998, Burkina Faso became the 40th country
to ratify the Treaty, triggering entry into force 1 March 1999. This
report includes notes from each of the conference seminars, a Plan of
Action and a Final Statement.
Language: French
International Campaign to Ban Landmines
(Washington, DC: ICBL, 1998)
110 Maryland Ave NE, Box 6, Suite 509,
Washington, DC 20002 USA
tel: 1-202-547-2667
fax: 1-202-547-2687
email: icbl@icbl.org
web: http://www.icbl.org
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