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Belgium Belgium: Child Soldier Global Report 2001 From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers There are indications of under-18s in government armed forces as certain ranks may enlist voluntarily from the age of 16. Recent developments suggest that the Belgian government will adopt 18 as the minimum age for recruitment and deployment. Concerns remain about the status of under-18s in military schools. June 12, 2001 Belgium: Landmine Monitor Report 2000 Key developments since March 1999: Belgium continued to play a leadership role in promoting universalization and effective implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty. Belgium served as co-rapporteur of the SCE on General Status of the Convention. The 1995 domestic AP mine ban law was amended to make it permanent. Belgium contributed about US$ 2.3 million to mine action programs in 1999, plus .4 million for mine action research and development activities. August 1, 2000
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