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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 23d

Last year, 314 casualties from these bombs were registered worldwide, of which 193 were Ukrainians. This is stated in the annual report of the CMC – Cluster Munition Coalition.

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · 21d

Since #Russia’s full-scale invasion began, cluster munitions have caused over 1,200 civilian casualties in #Ukraine. Behind each number is a life forever changed, a family torn apart, a community living in fear.
👉 This is why the work to eradicate these indiscriminate weapons matters more than ever.

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · 21d

While progress is being made, the CMM Report reveals alarming setbacks:
#Lithuania became the first country ever to withdraw from the Convention
#ClusterMunitions continue to be used in conflicts in Myanmar, Russia, Syria, and Ukraine.
#Civilians continue to pay the highest price.

Discover more 👇

www.the-monitor.org

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · 23d

👉 The 2025 Report shows that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is making a real difference. In 2024 alone, States Parties cleared more cluster munition remnants than they did in the previous five years.

This is what humanitarian progress looks like: safe ground for civilians and their futures.

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Cluster Munition Coalition @banclusterbombs.bsky.social · 24d

The Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 report #CCM2025 has been released!

The report can be access through this: bit.ly/42oMtYG

The press release is also available in here: bit.ly/41NasAH

#BanClusterBombs

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Humanity & Inclusion - Advocacy @hi-advocacy.bsky.social · 24d

The Cluster Munition Monitor released today shows the positive impacts of the Oslo Convention on clearance & victim assistance.
👉Still a lot of work needs to be done.
🔴State parties must continue should not forget the victims!
@banclusterbombs.bsky.social @minemonitor.bsky.social

Mr. Volodymyr pictured in the yard of his home near the village of Zarazhne in Kharkiv Oblast. In February 2022 he was injured in a cluster munition strike on Kharkiv city and now has no feeling below his left thigh as a result of nerve damage. The strike, he says, was the first instance of cluster munitions in the war. When you are injured from cluster munitions he says, there is no end. He is a beneficiary of HI with cash assistance. © C. Wright / ICBL-CMC / HI

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MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social · 24d

2025 Cluster Munition Monitor is out now 📣

Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions.

Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian.

Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I

⬇️ See the key findings

@banclusterbombs.bsky.social

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · 24d

Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 is out!

Check out the report: bit.ly/CMMonitor2025

@banclusterbombs.bsky.social @hrw.org @hi-advocacy.bsky.social @minesactioncan.bsky.social

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Sep 9

This map highlights both past and current producers of cluster munitions, offering a clear picture of the global production landscape over time.

📢 Don’t forget: the Cluster Munition Monitor 2024 will be launched on 15 September at 9:30 CEST.

👉 Stay tuned for more insights leading up to the launch!

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Sep 9

Congratulations to #Vanuatu for becoming the 112th State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions!

Read more at: tinyurl.com/3n9e2s3z

Cluster Munition Coalition @banclusterbombs.bsky.social · Sep 8

Huge news: #Vanuatu joined the Convention on Cluster Munitions, becoming the 112th country to back this crucial humanitarian treaty!

Join us in cheering on Vanuatu!

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today’s map highlight the Cluster Munition Remnants Contamination. The bad news is that more areas are marked in red!

👉 The Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 launches Monday, 15 September at 9.30 CEST.

Stay tuned for more insights! #CMM2025

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 26

#Tonga acceded to the #MineBanTreaty, becoming the 166 States Party to the treaty. Congratulations, Tonga!

@minefreeworld.bsky.social #ProtectMineBan

Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 25

Throwback to last week’s #MineBanIM.

Finland’s statement on universalization was a masterclass in double standards: explaining why they’re withdrawing from the treaty while urging others to stay committed.

#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope

Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today at the Intersessional Meetings, #Estonia, #Finland, #Latvia, #Lithuania, and #Poland announced their intention to withdraw from the #MineBanTreaty.

#MineBanIM @minefreeworld.bsky.social

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International Campaign to Ban Landmines @minefreeworld.bsky.social · Jun 20

The world needs more Marshall Islands!

How happy to see the Marshall Islands joining the Mine Ban Treaty 🇲🇭

The last countries to accede to the treaty were the State of Palestine and Sri Lanka both in 2017.

#MineFreeWorld

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 19

Want to find out about the status of #Yemen with regards to #antipersonnel mine production, use, or stockpile destruction?

Check out our country profile for Yemen at: tinyurl.com/48pxffsp

#MineBanIM @minefreeworld.bsky.social

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Mary Wareham @marywareham.bsky.social · Jun 19

“Mines don’t disappear with the end of hostilities.” Since December, 414 people were killed & 592 injured by landmines & explosive remnants of war in #Syria. 30% of the victims were children. - Raed Al-Saleh, Minister for Environment, Emergencies, Disaster Management #MineBanIM

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 19

For the latest mine ban policy developments in #Syria, check out the updated Monitor country profile for Syria at: tinyurl.com/dncc4t6a

#MineBanIM @minefreeworld.bsky.social

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 17

#Oman just announced completion of landmine clearance.

Congratulations to Oman for meeting its 2025 clearance deadline!

@minefreeworld.bsky.social

International Campaign to Ban Landmines @minefreeworld.bsky.social · Jun 17

📢 Big news!

The Sultanate of Oman just announced at the #MineBanIM that it has completed landmine clearance as of 2 February 2025.

A major milestone toward a #minefreeworld!

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 17

The @minemonitor.bsky.social just published a new factsheet looking at the impact of mines/ERW on women, men, boys, and girls.

Read the Gender and the Mine Ban Treaty factsheet: backend.icblcmc.org/assets/Resou...

@minefreeworld.bsky.social #MineBanIM

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 17

Join us at 13:00 CEST for a side event on Civilian Harm from Antipersonnel Landmines, with @hrw.org and @hi-advocacy.bsky.social

In Room 4 at #MineBanIM

Also live streamed at: us02web.zoom.us/j/8363598371...

@minefreeworld.bsky.social @aymansorour.bsky.social @marywareham.bsky.social

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · Jun 12

#Angola still faces 67km² of mine contamination across 16 provinces. In 2023, Angola received $11.2M in mine action aid—52% from the #US.

Recent funding cuts to demining raise concerns about future support.

Check out Angola profile: tinyurl.com/yhd5yxy6

@minefreeworld.bsky.social

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International Campaign to Ban Landmines @minefreeworld.bsky.social · May 20

Urgent alert from the UN Secretary-General’s new report on #ProtectionOfCivilians: It reveals the grim reality of ongoing landmine and cluster munition use, and the lives still being lost to these indiscriminate weapons.

#BanClusterBombs #MineFreeWorld #notatarget

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · May 20

Read the latest on #Poland 🇵🇱 policy related to antipersonnel mines: tinyurl.com/ynjfbpss

#ProtectMineBan
@minefreeworld.bsky.social
@marywareham.bsky.social

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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · May 19

Want to find out more about #Finland 🇫🇮 policy related to antipersonnel mines?

Check out the updated country profile on Finland's mine ban policy: tinyurl.com/45czvu2y

#ProtectMineBan @minefreeworld.bsky.social @marywareham.bsky.social

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