U.S. Trying To Stall Cluster Bomb Agreement

Williams, a delegate to the talks, said the U.S. was seeking exemptions from the treaty for many cluster weapons, a 10-year delay to any treaty coming into force, and the right for non-cluster munition states to work in coalition with cluster bomb users. The United States was not represented at the negotiations, and Williams accused its allies of making the demands on its behalf. "The U.S. has put pressure on states to do these things," she told The Associated Press. There was no immediate response to a request for comment from U.S. Embassy officials in Wellington. ... http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/20/asia/AS-GEN-New-Zealand-Cluster-Bombs.php

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