United Nations

The UN General Assembly approved the first global arms treaty, designed to prevent any export of conventional arms that would violate arms embargoes; promote acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes; or could be used in attacks against civilians, schools, and hospitals. The treaty’s effectiveness will depend on its ratification and implementation.

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