Ukraine ‘Suspends’ Vital Mine Ban Treaty
Ukraine ‘Suspends’ Vital Mine Ban Treaty
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Ukraine ‘Suspends’ Vital Mine Ban Treaty
On July 18, Ukraine formally informed the United Nations that it has suspended its operation of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, the landmark international treaty prohibiting antipersonnel landmines. The action puts civilians at risk, undermines fundamental humanitarian and legal norms, and is contrary to public international law.
