US: Ban All Antipersonnel Landmines

The ongoing review of United States landmine policy should result in a decision to ban all types of antipersonnel landmines. March 1, 2011, will mark 12 years since the international treaty banning antipersonnel mines became binding international law. (Washington, DC) The ongoing review of United States landmine policy should result in a decision to ban all types of antipersonnel landmines, Human Rights Watch said today. March 1, 2011, will mark 12 years since the international treaty banning antipersonnel mines became binding international law. read more

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