Will A UN Arms Treaty Succeed? -- A News Roundup

UN Arms Trade Treaty Talks Begin -- Voice of America

Formal negotiations began Monday on a new international treaty to control the trade of conventional weapons. More than 190 nations are taking part at U.N. headquarters in New York.

Supporters of the treaty say it would save thousands of lives every year. The Control Arms Campaign, a coalition of civil society groups, says 128 armed conflicts since 1989 have claimed about 250, 000 deaths each year.

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More News On The UN Arms Trade Treaty

UN starts talks on global arms trade treaty -- AP
Nations open talks on world arms trade treaty -- Reuters
EU Backs U.N. Arms Trade Treaty Plan -- Defense News
States urged to agree new Arms Trade Treaty -- Amnesty International
Danger Ahead: The U.N. Begins Work on the Arms Trade Treaty -- Heritage Foundation