arms trade treaty

The Control Arms alliance expressed some satisfaction at progress made at the preliminary Arms Trade Treaty negotiations but urged governments to maximize time before the next meeting in 2011 to develop a draft Treaty further.

As negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty begin, Deepayan Basu Ray explains why a strong, robust, and legally binding treaty is vital.

States must use every available minute to draw up a new international arms treaty that could save thousands of lives every year, NGOs from around the world said today as negotiators from 192 governments begin formal talks at the United Nations on Monday.

FINALLY world starts Arms Trade Treaty negotiations

At the end of October in the United Nations after years of discussions and debates, the vast majority of governments – 153 in total - agreed a timetable to establish a

Today at the United Nation years of discussions and debates, the vast majority of governments – 153 in total – agreed a timetable to establish a "strong and robust&qread more

NGOs welcome US support but warn that proposal to give any Member State veto power would weaken not strengthen future Treaty

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Call on UK to show leadership to ensure an effective treaty

London/New York: The US government’s plans to give every State a veto over a crucial arms trade treaty musread more

On 6 December 2006, the UN General Assembly first voted to work towards an Arms Trade Treaty to protect civilians worldwide from irresponsible arms transfers.read more

Since 2006 United Nations diplomats have been discussing the need for an Arms Trade Treaty. Meanwhile 2.1 million people - 2,000 per day - have died as a result of armed violence.
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