Amnesty International USA, the American Friends Service Committee, and other organizations strongly condemn the Trump Administration's decision to lift existing United States prohibitions against the use of landmines. Urging the White House and Department of Defense (DOD) to reconsider and take steps to join the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. They are urging Congress to take immediate measures to block the deployment of landmines and prohibit the development, production, or other acquisition of new antipersonnel landmines.
Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's New Landmine Policy
Amnesty International USA, the American Friends Service Committee, and other organizations strongly condemn the Trump Administration's decision to lift existing United States prohibitions against the use of landmines. Urging the White House and Department of Defense (DOD) to reconsider and take steps to join the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. They are urging Congress to take immediate measures to block the deployment of landmines and prohibit the development, production, or other acquisition of new antipersonnel landmines.