The conventions banning mines and cluster munitions
Several European countries are discussing whether to withdraw from two international conventions which seek to end the use of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions in conflict.

As offensive military operations in the country have begun to wind down concerns remain that Malian and foreign forces will now face a protracted insurgency from Islamic militants who have continued to conduct counter-attacks from the north of the country.
In Brief: International Military Forces in Mali (98 KB , PDF)
As offensive military operations in the country have begun to wind down concerns remain that Malian and foreign forces will now face a protracted insurgency from Islamic militants who have continued to conduct counter-attacks from the north of the country.
In April 2013 the UN Security Councilauthorised the deployment of a Chapter VII UN stabilisation and peacekeeping force to the country.
This briefing summarises the international forces that are expected to remain in Mali in the near term, including the status of UK forces.
In Brief: International Military Forces in Mali (98 KB , PDF)
Several European countries are discussing whether to withdraw from two international conventions which seek to end the use of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions in conflict.
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