UN nuclear weapons ban treaty in effect

By Edith M. Lederer
Updated January 22 2021 - 6:59pm, first published 6:55pm
The first-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons is opposed by the world's nuclear-armed nations.
The first-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons is opposed by the world's nuclear-armed nations.

The first-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons has entered into force, hailed as a historic step to rid the world of its deadliest weapons but strongly opposed by the world's nuclear-armed nations.

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