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Ukraine's Landmine Crisis: A Global Humanitarian Catastrophe
Ukraine is now the world's most mine-contaminated area, with 25-30% of its land affected by an estimated two million landmines, mostly in agricultural areas, causing significant civilian casualties; the recent withdrawal of several European countries from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel min...
Ukraine's Landmine Crisis: A Global Humanitarian Catastrophe
Ukraine is now the world's most mine-contaminated area, with 25-30% of its land affected by an estimated two million landmines, mostly in agricultural areas, causing significant civilian casualties; the recent withdrawal of several European countries from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel min...
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44% Bias Score
Ottawa Treaty Falters: Rising Landmine Casualties and Treaty Withdrawals
Despite progress in reducing landmine casualties, the 2023 global death toll rose to 5,700 due to conflicts in Ukraine and Myanmar, leading to several European nations withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty citing military threats from Russia.
Ottawa Treaty Falters: Rising Landmine Casualties and Treaty Withdrawals
Despite progress in reducing landmine casualties, the 2023 global death toll rose to 5,700 due to conflicts in Ukraine and Myanmar, leading to several European nations withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty citing military threats from Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Baltic States and Poland to Withdraw from Landmine Ban Treaty
Facing heightened security threats from Russia, the Baltic states and Poland announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, aiming to enhance their defense capabilities, despite concerns about civilian safety and international law.
Baltic States and Poland to Withdraw from Landmine Ban Treaty
Facing heightened security threats from Russia, the Baltic states and Poland announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, aiming to enhance their defense capabilities, despite concerns about civilian safety and international law.
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48% Bias Score
Four NATO Nations Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Russia Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on March 18th, 2024, citing the need to strengthen their defenses against Russia's growing military threat. Latvia plans to submit a withdrawal bill to parliament next week, and the decision is considered cr...
Four NATO Nations Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Russia Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on March 18th, 2024, citing the need to strengthen their defenses against Russia's growing military threat. Latvia plans to submit a withdrawal bill to parliament next week, and the decision is considered cr...
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56% Bias Score
Five EU Nations Consider Abandoning Anti-Personnel Landmine Ban
Facing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine, five EU countriesāEstonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Polandāare considering withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, a decision met with mixed responses from the EU.
Five EU Nations Consider Abandoning Anti-Personnel Landmine Ban
Facing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine, five EU countriesāEstonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Polandāare considering withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, a decision met with mixed responses from the EU.
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52% Bias Score
US Aid Suspension Jeopardizes Sri Lanka's Demining Efforts
The Trump administration's suspension of aid to Sri Lanka threatens to halt the country's demining efforts, jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands and potentially delaying the achievement of mine-free status by the 2028 deadline under the Ottawa Treaty.
US Aid Suspension Jeopardizes Sri Lanka's Demining Efforts
The Trump administration's suspension of aid to Sri Lanka threatens to halt the country's demining efforts, jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands and potentially delaying the achievement of mine-free status by the 2028 deadline under the Ottawa Treaty.
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32% Bias Score
Baltic States to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amid Russian Threat
Facing increased military threats from Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines to bolster their defenses, potentially impacting global arms control and mine production.
Baltic States to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amid Russian Threat
Facing increased military threats from Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines to bolster their defenses, potentially impacting global arms control and mine production.
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56% Bias Score
Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
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40% Bias Score
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