by Raluca Muresan | Feb 13, 2012 | News
A robust Arms Trade Treaty would prevent another Syria New York: Recent events in the Middle East and North Africa demonstrate the tragic impact of the unregulated arms trade and the urgent need for a strong Arms Trade Treaty, said a coalition of non-governmental...
by Raluca Muresan | Feb 7, 2012 | News
Control Arms has been nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize by the International Peace Bureau (IPB), itself a Nobel Laureate. “It’s an honor to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. We hope this nomination will draw attention to the deadline this year to...
by Raluca Muresan | Feb 6, 2012 | News
The following statement may be attributed to Jeff Abramson, Coordinator of the Control Arms Secretariat: “The recent failure of the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution on Syria is a further example of the need for an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). A strong...
by Raluca Muresan | Jan 26, 2012 | News
Control Arms is speaking out against recently concluded and proposed transfers of arms and ammunition from Russia to the government of Syria. It is deplorable that the government of Russia would knowingly send weapons into a violent situation where there is clearly...
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...
