Indefinite NPT extension likely as conference nears crucial vote

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The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NFT) will most likely be extended indefinitely after the May 8, 1995 deadline. The US and its allies seem to have mustered support from 100 to 120 countries to formalize the passage of the indefinite extension. However, observers believe that the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) could theoretically push for its 25-year rolling extension proposal. NAM opposes the granting of indefinite extension to NFT because of the presence of undeclared nuclear arsenals in countries such as Israel and the inability of the NFT founders to move forward with nuclear disarmament.

Reports

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African nuclear-weapon-free-zone treaty signed by 43 countries

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Africa became the world's fifth nuclear-weapon-free zone on April 11, 1996, when 43 countries signed the Pelindaba Treaty. It has three protocols. The treaty bans the use or threat of nuclear weapons against any signatory, cessation of nuclear tests in the zone, and an obligation on the part of France and Spain to observe treaty provisions in the zones for which they are internationally responsible. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, praised the treaty and expressed his desire to convert the Middle East into a nuclear-weapon-free zone by asking Israel to dismantle its nuclear arsenal.

Military policy, Africa, Nuclear-weapon-free zones, Nuclear weapon free zones

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NPT becomes permanent in historic conference vote

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The nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review and extension conference delegates unanimously agreed to extend the treaty indefinitely in New York on May 11, 1995. The success of the conference was largely due to the skillful leadership by the conference president, Sri Lankan ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala's resolution package meant to satisfy the delegates who persisted in opposing the indefinite extension. The NPT's terms provided that after 25 years the member states would have a chance to extend it indefinitely or for a particular period.

Analysis, Arms control

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