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All Africa Cluster Munitions Conference, 29th
– 30th Sep. 2008, Kampala, Uganda |
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This conference attended by (41) representatives for
African countries and about (80) members representing
the CMC from (28) African countries and worldwide
including mine survivors, UNDP and ICRC.
The
Main Outcomes:
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The conference discussed the Oslo process and the
convention on Cluster Munitions. It is also
discussed the prohibited actions in the treaty.
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The conference showed the convention
commitments and obligations
in matters of victim’s assistance, clearance & risk
education and stockpile destruction.
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All African states appealed to be present in Oslo
for the treaty signature and to start the
ratification process.
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About (29) African countries announced publicly that
they will sign the treaty in Oslo in December 2008.
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Separate session organized for parliaments’ members.
It focused on their role for pushing the treaty
forward especially the ratification process.
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One day workshop before the conference organized by
CMC for its participants. It divided the
responsibilities for lobbing during the conference.
Mr. Abu Osama Abdalla – JASMAR Executive Director –
participated representing SCBL.
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