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
05-29-08
"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
05-29-08
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