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Disarmament chief says small arms remain threat to peace and security

Disarmament chief says small arms remain threat to peace and security

Oct 08, 2021, at 07:07 pm

New York: The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs told the Security Council on Wednesday that Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), in the context of peacekeeping operations, are a "threat" that can "exacerbate conflict, render arms embargoes ineffective, endanger ‘blue helmets’, humanitarian workers and local populations, and complicate peace agreements."

Bringing nuclear test ban treaty into force a 'central pillar' of global disarmament push, says UN chief

Bringing nuclear test ban treaty into force a 'central pillar' of global disarmament push, says UN chief

Aug 30, 2019, at 10:06 am

New York, Aug 30 (IBNS): The legacy of nuclear testing is “nothing but destruction,” and in a world of rising tensions, “our collective security depends” on bringing a global treaty into force that bans nuclear explosions, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said.

Disarmament for a peaceful world, defines work of UN General Assembly's First Committee

Disarmament for a peaceful world, defines work of UN General Assembly's First Committee

Dec 25, 2018, at 08:46 am

Washington, Dec 25 (IBNS): Every year in September, the United Nations General Assembly makes the headlines as world leaders gather at UN headquarters to set the agenda for the year ahead.