NZ: Pacific states join cluster bombs condemnation

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Updated February 25, 2008 09:30:16

A global ban on deadly cluster bombs is a step closer, following a four-day international conference in Wellington, New Zealand. The conference brought together delegates from more than 100 countries, including Pacific and South-East Asian states. They've signed a draft agreement banning cluster munitions. The so-called Wellington Declaration will be taken to Ireland for the signing of a global, legally binding treaty banning cluster munitions in May.

Presenter: Lynette Hyslop
Speakers: Andrew Tumbu, deputy commissioner from the PNG High Commission in Wellington

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