Africa: Notable Absence of African States On First Anniversary of Arms Trade Treaty

On the first anniversary of the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) by the United Nations General Assembly, the landmark agreement fell short of its 50 state ratification minimum needed to enter into force.

Only two African countries have ratified the treaty.

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