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The German Initiative to Ban Landmines hosted the International
Campaign to Ban Landmines' (ICBL) first General Meeting of member
NGOs and country representatives from 20-22 February 1998 in
Frankfurt, Germany. A total of 70 participants from 40 countries met to
identify advocacy priorities and take decisions on structure and finances.
Prior to the opening, the participants demonstrated in front of the Rhein
Main Air Base to call on the United States to remove its antipersonnel
landmines stockpiled in Germany. The Final Statement summarizes the
priority areas of work for the ICBL for 1998 and the structural decisions
taken, including the establishment of a new coordination committee,
working groups and coordinating team, as Jody Williams relinquished her
role as coordinator at this meeting.
Language: English
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