Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of a Convention on Cluster Munitions

The Dublin Diplomatic Conference on Cluster Munitions negotiated a new instrument of international humanitarian law banning cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians, and took place from 19-30 May 2008. The process began in Oslo in February 2007 and has continued in Lima in May 2007, Vienna in December 2007 and Wellington in February 2008. See also: http://www.clusterconvention.org.