Peace activists lament unravelling of landmine pact named after Ottawa

In 1997, over 100 countries, led by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy, signed the Ottawa Treaty, banning landmines, with notable figures such as Nobel laureate Jody Williams and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in attendance. However, the treaty now faces potential collapse as several countries consider withdrawing due to escalating tensions from Russian aggression.

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