Latvia Withdraws from Ottawa Convention Banning Anti-Personnel Mines Following Parliamentary Vote

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 12:41 PM

Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, has officially voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use, storage, and production of anti-personnel mines. The decision was finalized in a recent legislative session, marking a significant shift in the country's stance on landmines. The move has drawn attention from various news outlets, highlighting Latvia's departure from the international treaty aimed at reducing the humanitarian impact of landmines.

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Latvia leaves the treaty banning anti-personnel mines https://t.co/0VL6Fm838l https://t.co/6nyDlD3Knw

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Latvia's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty

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In the final reading, the Saeima has adopted a law on Latvia's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, storage and production of landmines. ➡️ More in @sargs_lv's article: 🔗 https://t.co/CBMVyw1TIY 📷 core. Erik Kukutis, NBS https://t.co/rwilcEysQ2