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Landmine victims gather to protest U.S. decision to supply Ukraine

Landmine victims from across the world gathered at a conference in Cambodia on Tuesday to protest the United States' decision to give landmines to Ukraine, with Kyiv's delegation expected to report at the meet. "Look what antipersonnel landmines will do to your people," read one placard held by two landmine victims. Alex Munyambabazi, who lost a leg to a landmine …

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The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines

Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The U.N. head, Pope Francis and others called Monday for nations to end the production and use of land mines, even as their deployment globally grows. It is within reach.” In a statement read on behalf of Pope Francis, his deputy Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that antipersonnel land mines and victim-activated explosive devices continue to be …

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US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle

Kyiv: The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will give Ukraine antipersonnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances, marking the second major shift on U.S. military support for Kyiv in days. After allowing Ukraine to use longer-range American missiles to launch strikes deeper into Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the shift in Washington’s policy on antipersonnel …

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1 month ago

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow Russian advance

New Indian Express

WASHINGTON: The U.S. decision to provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines expands the use of a weapon that the international community has long condemned because of its danger to innocent civilians. U.S. officials say the mines are needed to help Ukraine stall Russian progress on the battlefield, where Moscow's forces are moving in smaller ground units on the front lines …

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The US is sending antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine. Here’s what it means

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. decision to provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines expands the use of a weapon that the international community has long condemned because of its danger to innocent civilians. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the new policy will give Ukraine “nonpersistent antipersonnel land mines” that are safer because they lose the ability to detonate over time. The …

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US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will give Ukraine antipersonnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances, marking the second major shift on U.S. military support for Kyiv in days. After allowing Ukraine to use longer-range American missiles to launch strikes deeper into Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the shift in Washington’s policy …

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Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports

Al Jazeera

US President Biden’s decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia. US President Joe Biden has approved providing antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine in what has been seen as another policy reversal on weapons provided to Kyiv by the outgoing United States administration, according to reports. Ukraine has received US-made antitank mines throughout the war …

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1 month ago

U.S. will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces

LA Times

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said the change in Washington’s policy on antipersonnel land mines for Ukraine follows changing tactics by the Russians. The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield progress in the war, the U.S. Defense secretary said Wednesday, in Washington’s second major policy shift in …

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US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons, including an undisclosed number of antipersonnel land mines, as the Biden administration rushes to do as much as it can to help Kyiv fight back against Russia before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “We will continue to provide Ukraine the support it needs to succeed on …

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2 years ago

‘The junta is heartless’: Landmine victims blame Myanmar military

Al Jazeera

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Three months after she was forced to flee her village in Kayah State to avoid an attack by the Myanmar military, Say Myar decided to return to retrieve a supply of rice she had left behind. “The military’s depraved use of landmines in homes and villages will continue to have devastating effects on civilians in Kayah …

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Landmine victims gather to protest U.S. decision to supply Ukraine

The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow Russian advance

The US is sending antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine. Here’s what it means

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine

Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports

U.S. will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

‘The junta is heartless’: Landmine victims blame Myanmar military