This resource guide presents UN and other resources concerning Conventional Weapons
For more in-depth information on landmines, explosive remnants of war, and other weapons of societal disruption, see:
Additional resources on the topic of disarmament and other types of weapons can be found in the following resource guides:
The Arms Trade Treaty : A Commentary
The Arms Trade Treaty: A Commentary explains in detail each of the treaty provisions, the parameters for prohibitions or the denial of transfers, international cooperation and assistance, and implementation obligations and mechanisms. This volume describes in detail which weapons are covered by the treaty and explains the different forms of transfer that the Arms Trade Treaty regulates. It covers international human rights, trade, disarmament, humanitarian law, criminal law, and state-to-state use of force, as well as the application of the treaty to non-state actors.
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Disarmament: A Basic Guide, Third Edition
See the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) website for information on:
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