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US Army think tank urges Army Secretariat to accelerate search for alternatives to DU
A think tank that issues recommendations to the US Army over ways to mitigate its environmental impact has urged planners to accelerate the search for alternatives due to the growing international opposition to depleted uranium weapons.10 July 2009 - ICBUW
Parliamentary report reveals that New Zealand's military supports DU ban
A report by the New Zealand Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee has revealed that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is against the use of uranium weapons by its allies in joint operations but stops short of supporting a domestic ban.9 July 2009 - ICBUW
Greek NGOs appeal to parliamentarians to support uranium weapon ban
Following the passage of Belgium's domestic ban, campaigners in Greece have called on their government to follow suit with similar legislation.9 July 2009 - ICBUW
July statement on the alleged use of uranium weapons in Gaza in January 2009
No evidence to support the use of DU in Gaza, suspected DIME reports sourced to Israeli drone-launched missiles with fragmentation sleeves.8 July 2009 - ICBUW
Belgian parliament votes unanimously to ban depleted uranium weapon investments
On the 2nd of July, the Belgian Parliament unanimously approved a law forbidding the financing of the manufacture, use and possession of depleted uranium weapons. Belgium is now the first country to prevent the flow of money to producers of uranium weapons. The law complements the country’s ban on their manufacture, testing, use, sale and stockpiling which came into force on June 21st.8 July 2009 - Willem Van den Panhuysen
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