Historical Events tagged with "anti-personnel"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Adoption of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
A historic international treaty banning anti-personnel mines was adopted at a conference in Oslo, Norway. This significant agreement marked a major stride in efforts to eliminate the use of these weapons due to their devastating humanitarian impact, particularly on civilians. The convention was the result of extensive negotiations and advocacy by various nations and organizations, highlighting a collective global response to the severe consequences of landmines. The treaty aimed to protect innocent lives and pave the way to a safer post-conflict environment.
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