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November 25, 2009

U.S. Won’t Sign Land Mine Treaty
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The Obama administration has announced it won’t sign an international
convention banning land mines. On Tuesday, a State Department
spokesperson announced the White House has decided against changing the
U.S. stance following a review. This is the first time the Obama
administration has publicly disclosed its position on the Mine Ban
Treaty, which bars the use, stockpiling, production or transfer of
antipersonnel mines. A review conference is being held in Colombia
beginning on Sunday.



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