Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Enters Into Force
On 22nd January, 2021, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) came into force today, 90 days after the deposit of the 50th (Honduras) instrument of ratification.
- Currently, there are 86 signatories and 52 states parties. On January 22, the Kingdom of Cambodia ratified the treaty.
About Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
- Also known as the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty, it is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons with the ultimate goal being their total elimination.
- It was adopted on 7 July 2017 and opened for signature on 20th September, 2017.
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