Ban on cluster bombs adopted by 111 countries

May 30, 2008 

Today, representatives of 111 countries have adopted a formal ban on cluster bombs. The ban is to be signed and ratified by each country during December 2-3 in Oslo, Norway, the country that initiated the discussions on the ban. 
Following almost two weeks of negotiations, the ban was agreed upon at a ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland. Signatories will be required to completely get rid of cluster bomb stockpiles within eight years. 
Cluster bombs are characterized by the small "bomblets" that they release while falling. Many are opposed to this type of munition because the "bomblets" spread over a large area, meaning that they can easily injure or kill innocent civilians even when aimed at a specific enemy target.
Ban on cluster bombs adopted by 111 countries May 30 , 2008 Today , representatives of 111 countries have adopted a formal ban on cluster bombs . The ban is to be signed and ratified by each country during December 2 - 3 in Oslo , Norway , the country that initiated the discussions on the ban . Following almost two weeks of negotiations , the ban was agreed upon at a ceremony held in Dublin , Ireland . Signatories will be required to completely get rid of cluster bomb stockpiles within eight years . Cluster bombs are characterized by the small " bomblets " that they release while falling . Many are opposed to this type of munition because the " bomblets " spread over a large area , meaning that they can easily injure or kill innocent civilians even when aimed at a specific enemy target .
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