Did you know France carried our nuclear tests in Algeria?
Yes, and decades later, radioactive waste still threatens communities and the enviroment because as a matter of fact France has had a policy of burying all waste in the sands or disposing of it in the ocean. #NuclearBan
In Ukraine and Iran, Russia is using civilian nuclear power plants to deter attacks by adversaries. This new form of nuclear signaling is not only dangerous but risks undermining the global nuclear order.
India, along with the other nuclear-armed states, this week is testing another missile, capable of holding multiple warheads. A destabilsing act, when less than a year has passed since their hot conflict with nuclear-armed neighbour Pakistan. #NuclearBan
As Russian diplomats sit in NY negotiations about the future of nuclear weapons, colleagues at capital watch the test results of this Sarmat missile’s new capabilities. Escalating their role in the new nuclear arms race. #NuclearBan
🗣️Nominations are now OPEN for the Gorbachev - Shultz Youth Award!
Are you, or do you know, a changemaker working to eliminate nuclear weapons and build a safer, more compassionate world? Nominate them here: http://www.voices-uri.org/youth-award
2/ If you are not in New York and want to learn more about what is being discussed read our latest report on the topic - Conerstone here: https://www.icanw.org/the_cornerstone_report
🧵1/ And we're live! The #NPT side event discussing how Nuclear-Armed States and Their Allies have advanced the NPT is underway at the United Nations Headquaters. Are you in the building? Join us now: https://icanw.org/how_have_nuclear_armed_states_and_their_allies_advanced_the_npt
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