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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Russia/Syria: Deadly Airstrikes on Trapped Civilians
Cluster Munitions, Attacks on Main Roads, Residential Areas in Idlib Area
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News
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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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Statement on Compliance, Convention on Cluster Munitions Ninth Meeting of States Parties
Delivered by Steve Goose, Executive Director, Arms Division
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Statement on Stockpile Destruction, Convention on Cluster Munitions Ninth Meeting of States Parties
Delivered by Mary Wareham, Advocacy Director, Arms Division
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UK: Arms Sales to Saudis Suspended After Landmark Ruling
Court Holds Government Failed to Consider Violations in Yemen
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