Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons

At least 500,000 people die every year as a result of the use of small arms and light weapons.

In particular, it is prohibited to use weapons or ammunition which are

But he was a moral compass an inspiration to scientists who were concerned with arms control.

The total elimination of nuclear weapons was the only guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

So, is a taboo merely on the use of such weapons sufficient?

But heavy artillery is nothing new in terrorist operations.

Scott Ritter Interviewed former UN weapons inspector who disputed the Bush administration's claims about weapons programs in Iraq.

Despite a longstanding taboo against using nuclear weapons, disarmament remains only an aspiration. So, is a taboo merely on the use of such weapons sufficient?

Weapons tracing should also be systematized to prevent weapons from being misused for illicit purposes.

62 30. Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium

Furthermore, deployment of chemical weapons invites escalation.

A 2013 United Nations report confirmed the use of sarin, but did not investigate which side used chemical weapons.

It is also reported that Yemeni nationals provide instructions on the use of heavy weapons that were purchased from the arms market in Yemen.

The Assad regime s culpability for using these weapons is not in doubt.

Convinced that the use of nuclear weapons poses the most serious threat to the survival of mankind,

Prevention of the use of cybernetic military weapons or knowledge by terrorist groups

We remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of responsibility in the use of these defensive weapons.

Nevertheless, the use of firearms causes serious physical injuries and severe pain and suffering.

The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) multiplies the threat of the possible use of such weapons.

We reiterate our view that the total elimination of nuclear weapons is the only absolute guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

Heavy weapons are also rotated among the camps as required for training purposes.

Certain States envisioned the use of nuclear weapons for deterring, pre empting and punishing adversaries.

Because small arms are easy to use and readily available, they have become the weapons of choice for today's combatants.

Nigeria also believes that the total elimination of nuclear weapons remains the only absolute guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

There have also been allegations that LURD and MODEL, because they feel threatened, are moving heavy arms out of the country.

(e) About allegations of lack of independence of the judiciary

(v) The use of weapons, including indiscriminate artillery shelling and landmines, against the civilian population

Use of plutonium fuels also increases the risk of nuclear weapons proliferation.

Argentina deplores the formulation of new security doctrines that do not rule out the use of nuclear weapons.

The complainant and other pilots were aware that the use of such weapons was prohibited.

The text does not explicitly refer to the non use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

Despite a longstanding taboo against using nuclear weapons, disarmament remains only an aspiration.

The Conference reaffirms that the total elimination of nuclear weapons remains the only absolute guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

The NAM also reaffirms that the total elimination of nuclear weapons is the only absolute guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

Bearing in mind that the use of nuclear weapons poses the most serious threat to mankind and to the survival of civilization,

(xi) The use of weapons, including landmines, and indiscriminate artillery shelling against the civilian population

Bearing in mind that the use of nuclear weapons poses the most serious threat to mankind and to the survival of civilization,

Maintaining the international prohibition on the use of chemical weapons is an urgent concern.

The introduction of chemical weapons and the possibility of Western military intervention threaten to draw Israel directly into the conflict.

The allegations of the source have been brought to the attention of the Government.

Investigation into allegations of misappropriation of funds

Overall, the treaty has been a success. Many people, including President John F. Kennedy, believed in the 1960 s that there would be dozens of countries with nuclear weapons by now, and that their use would be highly probable.

Malaysia also believes that the total elimination of nuclear weapons is of the highest priority and the only absolute guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

We advocate a diminishing role for nuclear weapons in security policies to minimize the risk that these weapons will ever be used and to facilitate the process of their total elimination.