Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor

The 2026 Cluster Munition Monitor report is out. It documents continued use, production, and enduring contamination ahead of the Third Review Conference in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The full report is accessible here the-monitor.org/reports/clus...

One day to go. From the Cluster Munition Monitor 2026: cluster munition casualties recorded in 2025, alongside historical data. Full report launches tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September at 15:00 CEST. Stay Tuned.

Another glimpse from the Cluster Munition Monitor 2026: cluster munition stockpiles and their destruction. Full report launches Tuesday 8 September at 15h00 CEST. Stay tuned! #BanClusterBombs

A first look at the Cluster Munition Monitor 2026: who is still producing cluster munitions. Full report launches Tuesday 8 September at 15h00 CEST. Stay tuned! #BnClusterBombs

Marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, our new paper reflects on progress, challenges & priorities for Southeast Asia ahead of the 3rd Review Conference in Sept 2026. 📎 Read the paper here bit.ly/MonitorSEAsi... #BanClusterBombs @banclusterbombs.bsky.social

Reports allege cluster munitions were used by Malian or Russian forces in northern Mali 🇲🇱 If confirmed: this would be the first alleged use by a State Party since 2010. CMC is monitoring the situation. Full statement here bit.ly/49aCh9R

India is still producing cluster munitions and antipersonnel mines. Read this story and more in our April 2026 Ban Policy Newsletter and explore what this means for the global movement to ban antipersonnel mines and cluster munitions. 📎 Read the full newsletter here bit.ly/4w6i66R

Find the latest in the global movement to ban landmines and cluster bombs in our April 2026 Ban Policy Newsletter: www.icblcmc.org/our-impact/ban-policy-newsletter-april-2026 Subscribe so you never miss an update! #MineFreeWorld #BanClusterBombs

At the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty in Geneva today – the 28th anniversary of its signing – MAG delivered a statement to states, civil society & experts addressing progress, ongoing challenges & advancing our shared goal of a landmine-free world. #22MSP

📆Tomorrow at the Meeting of States Parties #22MSP to the #MineBanTreaty #Geneva, @hi-federation.bsky.social will organise a side event on #VictimAssistance to discuss challenges & examples from #Ukraine & #Colombia @minefreeworld.bsky.social @drcngo.bsky.social @hi-deutschland.bsky.social Join us👇

#Children have made up over 40% of all civilian casualties from #landmines and explosive remnants of war since 1999. ▶️ Read our new fact sheet on the impact of mines on children: bit.ly/ICBLImpactOnChildren1Dec2025 @minefreeworld.bsky.social #MineBanTreaty #22MSP

New #Monitor fact sheet available: ▶️ Download the fact sheet: bit.ly/ICBLFundingC... @minefreeworld.bsky.social #MineBanTreaty #22MSP

Read more from HRW:

The global ban on antipersonnel landmines saves civilian lives. But the landmark treaty faces serious threats from countries leaving the treaty and new landmine use. In 2025, five countries gave formal notification to withdraw from the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. Learn more ⤵️

The new #LandmineMonitor report is out! Read the latest on #landmine use, casualties, contamination, and on efforts to reduce their impact. 👉 bit.ly/LandmineMonitorReports @minefreeworld.bsky.social @hi-advocacy.bsky.social @cccmcol.bsky.social @hrw.org @minesactioncan.bsky.social #DanChurchAid

A last look at who receives international mine action funding, and where support is making a tangible difference on the ground. Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off. #MineFreeWorld

Mine action funding: the gaps are real and the needs are greater. We break it down in the Landmine Monitor 2025 launching 1st December, 09:30 CET. #MineFreeWorld

Another glimpse from the Landmine Monitor 2025: the current status of the Mine Ban Treaty. While most of the world stands firmly against landmines, a small number of states remain outside the treaty. Full report launches 1 December at 09:30 CET. Stay Tuned! #MineFreeWorld

Another sneak peek from the Landmine Monitor 2025: a global view of areas still contaminated by landmines. The full report launches on 1 December at 09:30 CET, hosted by UNIDIR. #MineFreeWorld

A first look at the 2024 casualties map from the Landmine Monitor 2025. The report launches 1 December at 09:30 CET, just as States Parties gather in Geneva for the 22nd MSP. Stay tuned for new evidence on use, casualties, clearance, victim assistance, and global adherence to the Mine Ban Treaty.

Since #Russia’s full-scale invasion began, cluster munitions have caused over 1,200 civilian casualties in #Ukraine. Behind each number is a life forever changed, a family torn apart, a community living in fear. 👉 This is why the work to eradicate these indiscriminate weapons matters more than ever.

While progress is being made, the CMM Report reveals alarming setbacks: #Lithuania became the first country ever to withdraw from the Convention #ClusterMunitions continue to be used in conflicts in Myanmar, Russia, Syria, and Ukraine. #Civilians continue to pay the highest price. Discover more 👇

👉 The 2025 Report shows that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is making a real difference. In 2024 alone, States Parties cleared more cluster munition remnants than they did in the previous five years. This is what humanitarian progress looks like: safe ground for civilians and their futures.

The Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 report #CCM2025 has been released! The report can be access through this: bit.ly/42oMtYG The press release is also available in here: bit.ly/41NasAH #BanClusterBombs

The Cluster Munition Monitor released today shows the positive impacts of the Oslo Convention on clearance & victim assistance. 👉Still a lot of work needs to be done. 🔴State parties must continue should not forget the victims! @banclusterbombs.bsky.social @minemonitor.bsky.social

2025 Cluster Munition Monitor is out now 📣 Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions. Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian. Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I ⬇️ See the key findings @banclusterbombs.bsky.social

Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 is out! Check out the report: bit.ly/CMMonitor2025 @banclusterbombs.bsky.social @hrw.org @hi-advocacy.bsky.social @minesactioncan.bsky.social

This map highlights both past and current producers of cluster munitions, offering a clear picture of the global production landscape over time. 📢 Don’t forget: the Cluster Munition Monitor 2024 will be launched on 15 September at 9:30 CEST. 👉 Stay tuned for more insights leading up to the launch!

Congratulations to #Vanuatu for becoming the 112th State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions! Read more at: tinyurl.com/3n9e2s3z

Today’s map highlight the Cluster Munition Remnants Contamination. The bad news is that more areas are marked in red! 👉 The Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 launches Monday, 15 September at 9.30 CEST. Stay tuned for more insights! #CMM2025

#Tonga acceded to the #MineBanTreaty, becoming the 166 States Party to the treaty. Congratulations, Tonga! @minefreeworld.bsky.social #ProtectMineBan

Throwback to last week’s #MineBanIM. Finland’s statement on universalization was a masterclass in double standards: explaining why they’re withdrawing from the treaty while urging others to stay committed. #MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope

Today at the Intersessional Meetings, #Estonia, #Finland, #Latvia, #Lithuania, and #Poland announced their intention to withdraw from the #MineBanTreaty. #MineBanIM @minefreeworld.bsky.social

The world needs more Marshall Islands! How happy to see the Marshall Islands joining the Mine Ban Treaty 🇲🇭​ The last countries to accede to the treaty were the State of Palestine and Sri Lanka both in 2017. #MineFreeWorld

Want to find out about the status of #Yemen with regards to #antipersonnel mine production, use, or stockpile destruction? Check out our country profile for Yemen at: tinyurl.com/48pxffsp #MineBanIM @minefreeworld.bsky.social

“Mines don’t disappear with the end of hostilities.” Since December, 414 people were killed & 592 injured by landmines & explosive remnants of war in #Syria. 30% of the victims were children. - Raed Al-Saleh, Minister for Environment, Emergencies, Disaster Management #MineBanIM

For the latest mine ban policy developments in #Syria, check out the updated Monitor country profile for Syria at: tinyurl.com/dncc4t6a #MineBanIM @minefreeworld.bsky.social

#Oman just announced completion of landmine clearance. Congratulations to Oman for meeting its 2025 clearance deadline! @minefreeworld.bsky.social

The @minemonitor.bsky.social just published a new factsheet looking at the impact of mines/ERW on women, men, boys, and girls. Read the Gender and the Mine Ban Treaty factsheet: backend.icblcmc.org/assets/Resou... @minefreeworld.bsky.social #MineBanIM

Join us at 13:00 CEST for a side event on Civilian Harm from Antipersonnel Landmines, with @hrw.org and @hi-advocacy.bsky.social In Room 4 at #MineBanIM Also live streamed at: us02web.zoom.us/j/8363598371... @minefreeworld.bsky.social @aymansorour.bsky.social @marywareham.bsky.social

#Angola still faces 67km² of mine contamination across 16 provinces. In 2023, Angola received $11.2M in mine action aid—52% from the #US. Recent funding cuts to demining raise concerns about future support. Check out Angola profile: tinyurl.com/yhd5yxy6 @minefreeworld.bsky.social

Urgent alert from the UN Secretary-General’s new report on #ProtectionOfCivilians: It reveals the grim reality of ongoing landmine and cluster munition use, and the lives still being lost to these indiscriminate weapons. #BanClusterBombs #MineFreeWorld #notatarget

Read the latest on #Poland 🇵🇱 policy related to antipersonnel mines: tinyurl.com/ynjfbpss #ProtectMineBan @minefreeworld.bsky.social @marywareham.bsky.social