by Control Arms | May 19, 2021 | News
For decades, the sustained state-sponsored repression of the Palestinian people by Israel has been marked by periods of armed violence, each time resulting in a heavy toll of civilian casualties and scores of violations of international human rights and humanitarian...
by Control Arms | May 6, 2021 | News
The ATT Working Group Meetings and First Informal Preparatory Meeting for the Seventh Conference of States Parties (CSP7) took place virtually, from 26 – 30 April 2021, providing the first opportunity for interactive engagement on issues related to the Arms Trade...
by Control Arms | Mar 22, 2021 | News
Disarmament was difficult before the pandemic. It’s difficult during the pandemic, and it will still have its challenges afterwards. – Hine-Wai Loose, Policy Officer and Government Liaison at Control Arms. The panel event on “Disarmament Decisions in the Time...
by Control Arms | Feb 3, 2021 | News
Renewed hope for Yemen as more countries halt arms transfers to Saudi-led coalition Just one month into 2021, the US and Italy have announced their intention to halt arms transfers to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for use in Yemen. These welcome decisions come after...
by Control Arms | Aug 4, 2020 | News
On 29 July 2020, Afghanistan acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), becoming the 109th State Party. As the second country in South Asia to join the Treaty – following the Maldives – this is an important development for a region marred by decades of...
by Control Arms | Jul 8, 2020 | News
On 6 July, the People’s Republic of China deposited its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at the United Nations. China will become a State Party on 4 October 2020 (90 days after ratification), bringing the total number of States Parties to 107....
