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Cluster Munitions Have Prolonged Impact

Published March 04, 2013

Cluster munitions have been a part of warfare since their invention more than 60 years ago. Activists blame them for the deaths of thousands of civilians in nearly 40 countries or territories. From Washington, VOA's Sean Maroney examines their use and their legacy. We would like to warn you that some of these images are graphic.

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