'Barbaric' use of landmines, proliferation of small arms highlighted in Disarmament Committee debate : Benin, citing risks to children, appeals for Ottawa Convention adherence; some speakers resist total mine ban, reserving legitimate use in self-defence
1998
Symbol
[ST/DPI/PRESS/]GA/DIS/3112
Title
'Barbaric' use of landmines, proliferation of small arms highlighted in Disarmament Committee debate : Benin, citing risks to children, appeals for Ottawa Convention adherence; some speakers resist total mine ban, reserving legitimate use in self-defence
Date
New York : UN Dept. of Public Information, 16 Oct. 1998