No More Landmines Day

2006-11-02

Fatal Footprint: cluster bombs cause 98% civilian casualties

First report on the worldwide human impact of cluster munitions

Today, Handicap International released a groundbreaking report about the casualties of cluster sub munitions in 24 affected countries and areas. Unexploded sub munitions continue to injure and kill on a daily basis, and 98% of all casualties are civilians. Sadly, children account for almost a third of these casualties. This global study on the human impact of cluster munitions is more relevant than ever. (more)
http://en.handicapinternational.be/index.php?action=article&numero=409

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