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50th country joins historic UN Nuclear Ban Treaty, campaigners celebrate

Homepage Analysis 50th country joins historic UN Nuclear Ban Treaty, campaigners celebrate
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50th country joins historic UN Nuclear Ban Treaty, campaigners celebrate

25 October 2020
By Steven Staples
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Honduras was the 50th country to join the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty on Saturday, marking an important milestone in the global campaign to abolish nuclear weapons.

In response, the United Nations announced that the Treaty shall enter into force on 22 January, 2021. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said through a spokesperson:

The Secretary-General commends the States that have ratified the Treaty and salutes the work of civil society, which has been instrumental in facilitating the negotiation and ratification of the Treaty. Entry-into-force is a tribute to the survivors of nuclear explosions and tests, many of whom advocated for this Treaty.

The entry-into-force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is the culmination of a worldwide movement to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons. It represents a meaningful commitment towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons, which remains the highest disarmament priority of the United Nations.

Honduras just ratified the Treaty as the 50th state, triggering entry into force and making history! Thank you @CancilleriaHN @lisandrorosales, and thank you to all governments, organisations and activists around the world that has made this happen: https://t.co/5EqzWNEVzX

— ICAN (@nuclearban) October 24, 2020

Corrected image: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons just reached 50 ratifications! On 22 January 2021, it will come into force! #nuclearban #TPNW Thank you to #Honduras for the 50th ratification! pic.twitter.com/IfEO5vj7zb

— IPB – International Peace Bureau (@IntlPeaceBureau) October 25, 2020

My statement on the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

It has taken 75 years to get to this #nuclearban milestone – and our efforts can not stop now.https://t.co/7F8N2jyA37

— Peter Maurer (@PMaurerICRC) October 25, 2020

Starting 22 jan, all countries that have ratified the treaty must comply with its prohibitions and positive obligations, like assisting victims of nuclear use and testing. This is key: the #nuclearban treaty will help impacted communities! https://t.co/XifGJj0hXA

— ICAN (@nuclearban) October 25, 2020

Breaking news: a historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons will enter into force in 90 days. Find out more https://t.co/kLTmEJLKxP… #nuclearban pic.twitter.com/d3abNVMEwz

— CND (@CNDuk) October 24, 2020

WCC celebrates 50th ratification of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons https://t.co/JsZRIjKPkQ @nuclearban

— World Council of Churches (WCC) (@Oikoumene) October 24, 2020

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