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Banning Cluster Bombs

Banning Cluster Bombs

Closed — 53 supporters Verified

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Greg C.
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Started by Anonymous 24 years, 4 months ago
A cluster bomb, when dropped, splits in half and releases one to three hundred smaller sub ordnance or

Updates

September 20, 2003

The stories shared in the comments regarding the long term humanitarian impact of these munitions remain a stark reminder of why this work is necessary. I am currently coordinating with policy experts to ensure these testimonies reach the relevant oversight committees.

September 20, 2003

The momentum behind this petition highlights the urgent necessity for a clear policy change. It is encouraging to see this objective resonate with so many people who recognize the humanitarian risks of these weapons.

6 Comments

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linda Shepherd
24 years ago Featured

My heart breaks thinking about the innocent people getting hurt by these years later. Get rid of them.

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kevin Wilkinson
24 years ago Featured

Cluster bombs are useless just gotta ban them.

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mark Lloyd
24 years ago Featured

These things are horrific. They dont just kill soldiers they stay in the ground for years and blow up kids playing. Ban them now.

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david Gray
24 years ago Featured

WAR IS HELL BUT WE DONT NEED TO LEAVE LETHAL TRAPS EVERYWHERE FOR DECADES AFTER WE LEAVE. STOP THE MADNESS.

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jessica Guerrero
24 years ago Featured

Stop the cruelty. There is no reason to use weapons that keep killing long after the fighting stops.

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sarah Lloyd
24 years ago Featured

How is this still a thing in this day and age?? Absolutely insane.