[CPEO-MEF] Irish DU ban bill, new Italian court ruling, DoA and more

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Irish depleted uranium ban bill up for consideration in early 2010
A bill that would ban the use of uranium weapons and armour in Ireland will be discussed early in 2010. Similar bills are under discussion in Costa Rica and New Zealand following Belgium?s decision to ban the weapons in June 2009.
16 December 2009
http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/a/305.html

Italian court rules that Ministry of Defence failed to protect Balkan peacekeepers
A tribunal in Rome has ruled that the Italian Ministry of Defence failed to adequately protect its troops from the hazards posed by exposure to depleted uranium munitions in Kosovo.
16 December 2009
http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/a/306.html

Reports from the 2009 Day of Action Against Uranium Weapons
Day of Action 2009 saw events take place around the world, read on for a short summary of some of the actions that occurred. ICBUW was extremely impressed with the variety of actions this year and the ingenuity of our supporters.
16 December 2009
http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/a/304.html

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ICBUW 2009 Winter Financial Appeal
Financial help needed for crucial year in the campaign to ban conventional uranium weapons.
16 December 2009
http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/a/303.html

ICBUW sends an open letter to the WHO
ICBUW responds to the ongoing concern over the WHO's stance on the potential health impact of uranium weapons by sending an open letter to Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of the WHO.
23 November 2009
http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/a/301.html