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'Cluster bombs pose a particular threat to civilians for 2 reasons: they have a wide area of effect & they have consistently left behind a large number of unexploded bomblets. The unexploded bomblets can remain dangerous for decades' @simoncoveney @MichealMartinTD
'Cluster munitions are prohibited by the Convention on Cluster Munitions, adopted in Dublin in May 2008. 120 states have joined the Convention.'
Russia has not, & with Assad routinely uses these weapons which have devastating impact on civilians esp children in Syria.
Russia has not, & with Assad routinely uses these weapons which have devastating impact on civilians esp children in Syria.
A cluster bomb explodes in mid air & scatters dozens of bombs over a very wide area. They are designed to take out military targets eg an airport runway. Assad & Russia use them against towns & villages. About half explode, half do not & lie in wait for years. #PutinPariah
