Africa: States Vote Overwhelmingly for Ground-Breaking Arms Trade Treaty

press release

Governments called on to immediately start the signing and ratification process

Campaigners today say the vote for the first ever global treaty to regulate the international arms trade marks 'an incredible moment' signalling the dawn of a new era.

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