Cluster Munitions
Cluster munitions pose an immediate threat to civilians during conflict by randomly scattering submunitions or bomblets over a wide area. They continue to pose a threat post-conflict by leaving remnants, including submunitions that fail to explode upon impact becoming de facto landmines. The 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibits the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster munitions. It also requires destruction of stockpiles, clearance of areas contaminated by remnants, and victim assistance. More than 120 states have joined the Convention on Cluster Munitions and are working to implement its provisions. Human Rights Watch is a founding member of the Cluster Munition Coalition and contributes to its annual Cluster Munition Monitor report.
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Europe/Central Asia
Armenia: Cluster Munitions Used in Multiple Attacks on AzerbaijanDecember 15, 2020
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As the Convention on Cluster Munitions celebrates its 10th anniversary, states parties should remember their duty to adopt national measures to implement their international obligations. Legislation is the most powerful measure given its binding and enduring nature.
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Overall compliance with the Convention on Cluster Munitions has been commendable. There have been no instances or even allegations of any use, production, or transfer of cluster munitions by a State Party. States Parties have destroyed 99% of their combined declared stockpiles.
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Russia/Syria: Deadly Airstrikes on Trapped Civilians
Cluster Munitions, Attacks on Main Roads, Residential Areas in Idlib Area
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Statement on National Implementation Measures to the Convention on Cluster Munitions Second Review Conference
Delivered by Bonnie Docherty, Senior Researcher
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Statement on Compliance, Convention on Cluster Munitions Second Review Conference
Authored by Steve Goose, Executive Director
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Statement to the Convention on Cluster Munitions Second Review Conference
Delivered by Steve Goose, Executive Director
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Cluster Munitions: Condemn New Use, Production
Annual Monitor Report Details Adherence to Ban Treaty
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Armenia: Cluster Munitions Kill Civilians in Azerbaijan
Stop Using Banned Weapons; Secure and Destroy Stocks
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Azerbaijan: Cluster Munitions Used in Nagorno-Karabakh
Stop Use of Banned Weapons; Secure and Destroy Stocks
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Syria/Russia: Strategy Targeted Civilian Infrastructure
Unlawful Attacks on Hospitals, Schools, Markets Forced Idlib Population Out
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