On Tuesday April 19th, Palau deposited its instrument for ratification to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), meaning it will become the 100th State Party of the Convention. Continue reading
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…and Palau is number 100!
On 19 April 2016, Palau ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions, becoming the 100th State Party to the Convention. The Instrument of Ratification was submitted to the United Nations Secretary General in New York. Palau was a signatory of the Convention on Cluster Munitions since 2008.
CCM President congratulates Cuba on CCM accession
The CCM President, Netherlands has issued the following statement congratulating Cuba on its accession to the Convention: Continue reading
Cuba is the 99th State Party
On 6 April 2016, Cuba acceded to the Convention on Cluster Munitions and became the 99th State Party to the Convention. The Instrument of Ratification was submitted to the United Nations Secretary General in New York.
Germany contributes to the CCM ISU’s 2016 operations
H.E Michael Biontino, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Conference on Disarmament with the CCM ISU Director after signing an Agreement for funding the work of the ISU for 2016. Germany contributed CHF 61,555.96 to the CCM ISU Trust Fund.
CCM President’s Declaration on the use of cluster munitions in Syria
The Presidency of the CCM, the Netherlands, issued the following statement today:
“We are once again appalled by the use of cluster munitions and barrel bombs in populated areas by the Syrian regime. Their indiscriminate attacks against civilians are contrary to international humanitarian law and the norms set by this convention. Continue reading
President of the CCM expresses concern over use of cluster munitions in Yemen
As President of the Cluster Munitions Convention as of 1 January 2016, the Netherlands is deeply concerned about reports on the alleged use of cluster munitions during the conflict in Yemen. Over the past months, various reports detailed the alleged use of cluster munitions on Yemeni territory. Continue reading
Somalia ratifies the CCM
On 30th September, Somalia ratified the CCM, becoming the 97th State Party to the treaty. The instrument of ratification is available here.
Review Conference to the CCM
CCM Proposal on financing model for the ISU, dated 10 September 2015.
Further documents/statements delivered at the Review Conference are available at the link HERE.
Iceland ratifies the CCM
On 31st August, Iceland ratified the CCM, becoming the 95th State Party to the treaty. The instrument of ratification is available here.