Arms Trade Treaty Reaches 50 Ratifications during 2014 Treaty Event, Triggering Entry into Force
25th September 2014
The landmark of 50 ratifications of the Arms Trade Treaty was reached this morning at a joint ceremony held in the framework of the 2014 Treaty Event. Today, eight States deposited their instruments of ratification with the Secretary-General, and two States signed the Treaty. Pursuant to its article 22, the Arms Trade Treaty will enter into force 90 days after the date of the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification, on 24 December.
[source: UN DPI]