US EditionFinland Formally Withdraws From Ottawa Landmine Treaty
- Finland has announced its intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, citing increased security concerns in the region, according to its Foreign Ministry.
- The withdrawal will take effect next January, with parliamentary approval received by a vote of 157-18 in June.
- Despite the withdrawal, Finland stated it remains committed to the humanitarian goals of the treaty and will continue to support global demining efforts.
- President Alexander Stubb defended the move as necessary for national security in response to regional tensions, particularly regarding Russia.
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Finland Notifies UN of Withdrawal From Anti-Landmine Treaty
Finland has informed the United Nations that it will withdraw from a treaty banning the use of anti-personnel landmines, citing a ‘deteriorated security environment,’ the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on July 10. The withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention will take effect in January 2026, the ministry said in a statement. “The withdrawal from the Convention will enable Finland to reintroduce anti-personnel mine…
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