Media
This section of the site is aimed at members of the media interested in issues related to cluster munitions.
A central goal of the CMC is to raise public awareness about the importance of embracing the ban on cluster bombs. In collaboration with our CMC members in over 100 countries, we provide up to date and relevant information to journalists covering related topics.
News
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05 January 2015
See New "Deadly Debris" Series from Medill National Security Reporting Project
"Deadly Debris," a new Medill National Security Reporting Project series looks at the global legacy of cluster munition and landmine use by the United States and the need for intensified efforts to en…
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31 December 2014
Use of cluster munitions in South Sudan
In February 2014, evidence emerged showing that cluster munitions had been used in previous weeks during the conflict between the opposition forces loyal to South Sudan’s former Vice President Riek Ma…
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15 December 2014
ICBL-CMC Condemns 13 December Attack on Afghan Deminers
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munition Coalition joins the Mine Action Coordination Centre of Afghanistan (MACCA) in strongly condemning the 13 December attack on Sterling Demini…
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03 December 2014
Costa Rica launches a call to reach 100 States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in 2015
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Costa Rica, 3 December 2014) In celebrating the sixth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica an…
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27 November 2014
Banks Behaving Badly: US$27bn invested in cluster munition producers while use of banned weapon continues in Ukraine and Syria
(London, 27 November 2014): 151 financial institutions worldwide invested US$27 billion in companies producing cluster munitions from 2011 to 2014, according to a report launched today by Cluster Muni…
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01 November 2014
Guyana accedes to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
The Republic of Guyana has become the 88th State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, having deposited its instrument of ratification on 31 October 2014.
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31 October 2014
ICBL-CMC campaigner Binalakshmi Nepram receives threats to her safety
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines – Cluster Munition Coalition is extremely concerned about the reported death threats made against ICBL-CMC campaigner Binalakshmi Nepram.Ms Binalakshmi Nepr…
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28 October 2014
ICBL-CMC Appeal on Occasion of French-Azerbaijani Presidential Meeting: Release Leyla and Arif Yunus
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munition Coalition adds its voice to an appeal from French Human Rights NGOs and from Dinara Yusuf, to French President Hollande to urge Azerbaijan …
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28 October 2014
CMC Statement at the UN First Committee on Disarmament
On 28 October 2014 the Cluster Munition Coalition delivered the below statement at the United Nations’ First Committee on Disarmament and International Security.
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22 October 2014
CMC Calls for Immediate Halt to Use of Cluster Munitions in Ukraine
Remnants of a misfired Uragan cluster munition rocket lying in a field in territory controlled by the Ukrainian government near Novomykhailivka, Ukraine on October 14, 2014. © 2014 Ole Solvang/Human…
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22 October 2014
Guinea Ratifies Global Cluster Bomb Ban
The Republic of Guinea has become the 87th State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, having deposited its instrument of ratification on 21 October 2014.
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17 October 2014
ICBL-CMC Supports Nomination of Imprisoned Member, Leyla Yusuf, for Sakharov Prize
Leyla Yunus receiving France's prestigious Legion of Honor Award The ICBL-CMC has issued a letter to EU Parliamentarians supporting the nominatation of imprisoned Human Rights defender and ICBL mem…
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26 September 2014
Cluster Munition Coalition Urges No Use of Cluster Munitions by US and Others in Syria and Iraq
Cluster bombs launched by Syrian government forces against a housing estate in Aleppo, Syria, on 1 March 2013, unexploded submunitions from a cluster bomb can be seen center left. ©Amnesty Internat…
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24 September 2014
ICBL-CMC Recruiting for Director Position
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines – Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC) seeks a highly motivated and dynamic person to effectively lead our staff team, two campaigns and unique projects. …
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12 September 2014
CMC Closing Press Release From Fifth Meeting of States Parties
Central America Now a Zone Free of Cluster Munitions Strong Condemnations of Ongoing Cluster Munition Use in Syria and Ukraine
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03 September 2014
Mines Action Canada Commends Government of Canada for Completing Destruction of Cluster Munition Stockpiles
CMC member Mines Action Canada commends the Government of Canada for destroying all stockpiled cluster munitions in advance of ratifying the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Today, Canadian represent…
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03 September 2014
Interview with CMC Director Sarah Blakemore, from the Convention on Cluster Munitions Meeting Underway in San José, Costa Rica
CMC Director Sarah Blakemore addressing the 5th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in San José, Costa Rica. Read the Togolese AfreePress interview with Sarah Blakemor…
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02 September 2014
100 Countries Gather in Costa Rica to Support Cluster bomb Treaty Amidst Evidence of New Use in Syria
CMC campaigners with the President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís, at the Opening Ceremony of the Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. (Photo L-R Amy Little, S…
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02 September 2014
Republic of Congo Ratifies Cluster Bomb Ban
At the Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the cluster bomb ban the Republic of Congo announced it was joining the ever-growing group of nations officially renouncing cluster bombs by ratifying the 200…
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02 September 2014
La République du Congo ratifie l’interdiction des bombes à sous-munitions
Lors de la cinquième Assemblée des États parties à la Convention sur les armes à sous-munitions, la République du Congo a annoncé qu’elle rejoignait le groupe toujours croissant des nations qui renonc…
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02 September 2014
Belize Accession Completes Cluster Bomb-free Central America
“Our accession instrument was submitted at the United Nations in New York today. This is Belize’s contribution to making Central America the first cluster munition-free sub-region”, said today Her Exc…
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01 September 2014
Human Rights Watch Reports Evidence of Cluster Munition Use by Islamist State Forces in Syria
Kurdish authorities in `Ayn al-`Arab/Kobani have provided information and photographs to HRW indicating cluster munitiion use by Islamic State forces. CMC member Human Rights Watch reports today n…
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27 August 2014
Strong Progress on Cluster Bomb Eradication
Shocking civilian victim rise reported in Syria as states rally to decry use of banned bombs
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26 August 2014
Cluster Ban Champion Togo Will Carry Message to Costa Rica Meeting
CMC member Félix Kokou Aklavon©AfreePress. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo emphasized the country's strong support for the Convention on Cluster Munitions during a Tuesday press conference …
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20 August 2014
Central America Seeks to be First Region Free of Cluster Bombs - See AFP Coverage
Costa Rica Delegation at CCM 2008 signing conference - Oslo, Norway. ©Gunnar Mjaugedal/catchlight.no "Central America Seeks to be First Region Free of Cluster Bombs," reports Agence France Presse, …
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19 August 2014
Costa Rica Prepares to Take up Convention on Cluster Munitions Presidency
Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel González Sanz addresses journalists in preparation for the Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. ©Costa Rica Ministry …
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18 August 2014
West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Convenes Gambia Stakeholder Meeting on CCM Ratification
Cluster Munition Coalition member, West Africa Network for Peace Building (Wanep-Gambia) brought together natonal stakeholders including civil society partners, lawmakers and senior representatives…
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13 August 2014
South African member Ceasefire calls on country to ratify international cluster bomb ban
Ahead of an international meeting on the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, expectations are on South Africa to expedite ratification of the key humanitarian disarmament treaty. South Africa at …
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12 August 2014
Lebanon Cluster Bomb Legacy Highlights Treaty Relevance in lead-up to Fifth Meeting of States Parties
This week the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) remembers those killed and injured during Israeli cluster bomb strikes on Lebanon eight years ago, and in the years since, and urges all governments that…
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08 August 2014
ICBL-CMC Calls for Immediate Release of Leyla and Arif Yunus Arrested by Azerbaijani Authorities
(8 August) The International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC) joins partners from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch the Human Rights House Network, and the Sout…
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04 August 2014
Huffington Post - CMC Director "urges world to speak out on cluster bomb use in Syria."
Read the Huffington Post blog by CMC Director Sarah Blakemore, on why the world needs to speak out on cluster bomb use in Syria. Testimonies documented by CMC member organizations Human Rights Watch a…
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03 August 2014
Listen to CMC on Voice of America
Amy Little, CMC Campaign Manager, tells Voice of America about the success of the Convention on Cluster Munitions since its entry into force four years ago, and why more countries should join the trea…
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31 July 2014
Treaty banning cluster bombs marks four-year anniversary
(August 1, 2014) On the fourth anniversary of it first becoming binding international law, campaigners will urge every country in the world to join the international treaty banning cluster bombs.
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03 July 2014
Worrying evidence of cluster munition use in Ukraine
Photographs and videos circulating online suggest that cluster munitions have been used in Ukraine, but the circumstances surrounding their use remains unclear.
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12 June 2014
Campaigners demand fair play for kids at risk from Brazil’s cluster bomb policy
As football fever seizes the world during the month ahead, we take a closer look at World Cup host Brazil’s cluster bomb policy and ask, is it fair play that global cluster bomb contamination risks th…
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06 June 2014
Palestine announces intention to join cluster bomb ban
Palestine announced its intention to join the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions during an event in Geneva.
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27 May 2014
CMC Members join Costa Rican Government and UCR Law Faculty for a panel on 'Costa Rica In Humanitarian Disarmament'
Cluster Munition Coalition members from Latin America join the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Relations and Culture and University of Costa Rica Law Faculty today for a panel discussion examining the…
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17 May 2014
CMC Latin American News
In preparation for the Convention on Cluster Munitions 5th Meeting of States Parties, CMC members from Latin America are sharing monthly updates on campaign actions and information on what they are do…
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09 April 2014
Fourth Intersessional Meeting Concludes in Genvea
The President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Zambian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabriel Namulambe called on States to “remain committed to achieve the aims of the Convention,” today …
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06 April 2014
Fourth Intersessional Meeting of the Convention on Cluster Munitions
The Fourth Intersessional Meeting of the Convention on Cluster Munitions is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 7-9 April 2014. The lifesaving Convention on Cluster Munitions bans cluster muniti…
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04 April 2014
When the Ground Isn't Safe
Playing Football in the Shadow of Cluster Bombs
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04 April 2014
Prioritise the Protection of Civilians says Cluster Munition Coalition on International Day of Mine Action
All states should prioritise the protection of civilians by joining the treaty banning cluster munitions and addressing their deadly legacy, said the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) today on the Inte…
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02 April 2014
Zambian President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions Visits Most Heavily Affected Country Laos
In his capacity as President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Zambian Minister Hon. Wylbur C. Simuusa has paid a visit to Laos.
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28 March 2014
ICBL-CMC Statement On Attack On Member Organization, Roots of Peace
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munition Coalition extends deepest sympathies to those injured and the families of those killed in the attack on the Roots of Peace guest house in K…
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20 March 2014
Denmark Destroys Its Stockpile Of Cluster Munitions Strengthening Global Ban
Denmark made a strong start to 2014 by announcing it has completed the destruction of its stockpile of cluster munitions, in line with its obligations under the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
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19 February 2014
New and More Powerful Cluster Munitions Used in Latest Attack on Civilians in Syria
Syrian government forces are using new and more powerful cluster munitions not seen before in the conflict, adding to the civilian death toll and leaving a deadly legacy of unexploded ordnance accordi…
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13 February 2014
Disturbing reports of new cluster munition use in South Sudan: Campaign condemns all use of this banned weapon
(London, 13 February 2014): The Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) condemns the use of cluster munitions in South Sudan following reports that the UN Mine Action Service has found new cluster munition c…
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17 January 2014
The CMC focuses its 2014 efforts on continuing to get more countries on-board the lifesaving cluster bomb ban
The top priority for the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) this year is to work with all states which have not yet done so, to join and implement the lifesaving Convention on Cluster Munitions. Five ye…