AOAV commentary: Europe begins to turn its back on the Mine Ban Treaty – and on civilian protection

Five European countries withdrawing from the Mine Ban Treaty marks a dangerous erosion of humanitarian norms, risking a return to indiscriminate violence that endangers civilians and undermines decades of disarmament progress.

UK Ministry of Defence reveals Defence Loan Service Personnel expenditure

Data on costs associated with Defence Loan Service Personnel to 85 countries, including human rights priority nations, reveal global cost of up to £40m in 2022.