by Raluca Muresan | Jan 19, 2012 | News
From 13-17 February, States will gather in New York for the last Preparatory Committee meeting (PrepCom) before the 2-27 July Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). While primarily focused on procedural matters, the gathering offers an important opportunity for...
by Raluca Muresan | Dec 6, 2011 | News
Members of Parliament are renewing their call for a strong Arms Trade Treaty in a Parliamentarian Declaration being launched by the Control Arms coalition. This declaration will remain open for signatures until it is delivered to governments in advance of the ATT...
by Raluca Muresan | Nov 21, 2011 | News
Time for treaty ‘to prevent the on-going slaughter’: Desmond Tutu Archbishop also supports new interfaith declaration calling for robust Arms Trade Treaty New York: Desmond Tutu reminded the world of the importance of the forthcoming Arms Trade Treaty for preventing...
by Raluca Muresan | Nov 7, 2011 | News
The November 2 conviction of Viktor Bout means that one the world’s most infamous alleged arms traffickers will likely remain behind bars for some time. As Control Arms highlighted before the trial, however, the circuitous route the United States took to bring him to...
by Raluca Muresan | Oct 10, 2011 | News
Lack of International Standards Forces Viktor Bout Trial to Ignore Most Destructive Reported Activities New York: The trial of Viktor Bout is scheduled to start tomorrow in New York with jury selection. The international arms broker, often called the “Merchant of...
