The BBC reports that more than 100 countries (thankfully, Britain included) have agreed to ban current designs of cluster bombs. These weapons are dangerous not only at time of use but also for many years afterward, as unexploded bomblets essentially become landmines littering the ground. However, while the number of signatories is positive news it’s somewhat tainted by nations such as the US, Russia and China refusing to sign on the basis that weapons which kill and maim thousands of civilians each year are “useful in combat”. Their attitude is absolutely disgusting - but going by their track record on human rights, what more can we expect?

BBC News report here.

Posted Thursday, May 29th, 2008 @ 12:03 am
Filed in china, human rights, politics

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