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UK Uranium Weapons Network launched as Belgium becomes first country to ban depleted uranium weapons
Today marks the passage into force of Belgium’s 2007 decision to ban the use of uranium in all conventional weapons and armour after a series of unanimous parliamentary votes and a ban on all government investments in the manufacturers of the weapons.21 June 2009 - ICBUW
Belgian Senate approves prohibition on financing of depleted uranium weapons
Belgium’s Senate has voted to ban the financing of companies that manufacture or sell uranium weapons, in a move that will complement the country’s imminent ban on their manufacture, testing, use, sale and stockpiling. This legislation will come into force on June 20th this year.15 April 2009 - ICBUW
Scottish politicians under pressure to support EU uranium weapon moratorium
The Scottish government is coming under mounting pressure to back an international ban on the use of depleted uranium (DU) in weapons. Article originally published in the Sunday Herald, 05 April 2009.
6 April 2009 - Rob Edwards
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs agrees to fund ICBUW research projects
The Norwegian government has agreed to fund three ICBUW research projects in an effort to increase the international community’s understanding of the impact and proliferation of uranium weapons.1 April 2009 - ICBUW
Parlatino considers depleted uranium weapon ban
The Latin American Parliament is considering a resolution on uranium weapons after Costa Rican parliamentarian Alexander Mora Mora introduced his draft law proposal at a meeting in Buenos Aires.30 March 2009 - ICBUW
ICBUW appeal from the Latin American Conference on Uranium Weapons, San Jose, Costa Rica.
The International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons calls on governments, civil society and international agencies to take urgent action on uranium weapons.7 March 2009 - ICBUW
Costa Rica to ban depleted uranium weapons
President of the Latin American Parliament’s Human Rights Commission and member of Costa Rica’s legislative assembly Alexander Mora Mora today released a draft for a comprehensive ban on uranium weapons in Costa Rica.4 March 2009 - ICBUW
UK Co-operative Bank ceases all investment in DU weapon manufacturers
Co-op becomes the first UK bank to cease investments in DU weapon manufacturers, classifying uranium weapons along with cluster bombs as indiscriminate.12 February 2009 - ICBUW
Updated statement on the alleged use of DU in Gaza
UN agency to investigate alleged DU use in Gaza following concerns from Arab states.23 January 2009 - ICBUW
€30m veterans’ DU compensation package approved by Italian Cabinet
Italian compensation package agreed after Ministry of Defence convinces government of link between ill health and DU exposure. Health survey of personnel who served overseas to be published in the next few months.9 January 2009 - ICBUW