Burma to ratify Chemical Weapons Convention
Burma’s parliament has agreed to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) after a message from President Thein Sein on the matter, according to state media. The convention has 190 state[…]
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Burma still has work to do to end doubts about WMD ambitions
Burma is moving in the right direction, but until it fulfills all its international commitments on WMDs, doubts will remain.
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Burma ratifies chemical weapons ban
Burma finally signs the international convention, though it has been accused of using and manufacturing chemical weapons in recent years.
Burma shies from its nuclear protocol responsibilities again
Burma has yet to ratify a new Additional Protocol to its Nuclear Safeguards Agreement. Until it does, IAEA inspections are on hold.
Unity staff divided as verdict nears
The trial of five Unity Weekly employees continued on Monday in Pakokku, Magwe Division. The defendants are now preparing additional witnesses and expect a verdict within one month.
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Unity Weekly journalists in court for ‘disclosing state secrets’
The trial of five media workers arrested last month has begun. The group have been charged with ‘disclosing state secrets’ following a report on a ‘secret chemical weapons facility’ in Magwe Division.
Burma preparing to ratify chemical weapons ban: Ye Htut
Burma is making preparations to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), an international arms control treaty employed by 98 percent of the world, according to President’s spokesperson Ye Htut.
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Burma busy arresting journalists, not ratifying CW treaty
The arrest of five Unity Weekly journal employees in connection with a report on an alleged chemical weapon production site has renewed pressure on Burma to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Syria’s weapons monitors win Nobel Peace Prize
The Netherlands-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was on Friday awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.
Shan upheaval as gas attack fears spread
Locals in southern Shan state told to leave homes as impending assault is accompanied by rumours of chemical weapons
Fears mount over chemical weapons use
Shelling of Shan army base leaves soldiers vomiting and struggling to breathe as speculation of chemical weapons use mounts
Commentary: Junta deserves a universal arms embargo
Naing Ko Ko Feb 20, 2008 (DVB), As the Burmese military continues to use foreign-made weapons against its own people, it is time for the international community to adopt a[…]
Junta deserves a universal arms embargo
Naing Ko Ko Feb 20, 2008 (DVB), As the Burmese military continues to use foreign-made weapons against its own people, it is time for the international community to adopt a[…]
