Ban Landmines Now!

We the undersigned are aware that landmines were created to slow-down large-scale enemy advancement in war, but in reality, 80% of estimated casualties are innocent civilians. In 1997 the International Campaign to Ban Landmines put the mine ban treaty into effect. This treaty bans the use, production, and transfer of antipersonnel landmines and has been ratified by 112 countries and signed by 139. Since the treaty became law, countries may no longer sign it. We
understand that the countries that did not sign the treaty must accede. These countries include Russia, Turkey, India, Egypt, and the United States of America. The United States is the largest donor country to mine action in the world. By signing the treaty, they can show that they are truly interested in eradicating this terrible weapon from the earth. We, the undersigned demand the immediate accession of the United States of America to the Mine Ban Treaty of 1997.