Cambodian Experts Call For Ban On Cluster Bombs
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- Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 16:04:02 -0700 (PDT)
Cambodian Experts Call For Ban On Cluster Bombs
PHNOM PENH (AFP)--Munition experts and activists in Cambodia, one of
the world's most heavily-mined countries, regretted Thursday that key
nations hadn't signed a landmark treaty in Dublin to ban cluster
bombs.
"The cluster bomb is very dangerous for both experts and villagers.
Cambodians are often killed and injured by cluster bombs," said Khem
Sophoan, director general of Cambodia Mine Action Center.
Delegates from 111 countries agreed Wednesday to a pact to outlaw the
use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions by its
signatories.
But the deal lacks the backing of major producers and stockpilers
since the U.S., Russia, China, India, Israel and Pakistan didn't
attend the talks.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
05-29-080427ET
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