Secondly, as the pelindaba treaty only entered into force on 15 july 2009, it. Guided by the declaration on the denuclearization of africa, adopted by the assembly of heads of state and government of the organization of african unity hereinafter referred to as oau at its first ordinary session, held at cairo from 17 to 21 july 1964 ahgres. Second conference of the state parties to the african. The pelindaba treaty named after south africas main nuclear research centre, run by the south african nuclear energy corporation and was the location where south africas atomic bombs of the 1970s were developed, constructed and subsequently stored, establishes a. African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty treaty of pelindaba. Pdf the united statesindia nuclear agreement, announced in 2005, was a first step in the. Pragmatism, principle, postcolonialism and the pelindaba treaty joelien pretorius university of the western cape, south africa the united states india nuclear agreement, announced in 2005, was a first step in the process to normalise indias international nuclear relations despite the fact. Regional initiatives toward a nuclear weapons free. On behalf of the chairperson of the commission, the depositary of the treaty of pelindaba, i have the great pleasure to welcome you to this important training workshop on reporting by states parties pursuant to the african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty, or the treaty of. The treaty of pelindaba on the african nuclearweaponfree zone. African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty. For treaties where the secretarygeneral of the united nations is not the depository, the records in this database rely on information provided to the united nations by the depository states of those treaties. Summary of african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty of pelindaba dates of signature, ratification and deposit as of february 17, 1998. African nuclear weapon free zone treaty treaty of pelindaba status of the treaty.
The african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty the treaty, also known as the treaty of pelindaba, was the product of a 32year effort seeking a nuclear weaponfree africa. South pacific nuclear free zone treaty pdf download. African nuclear weaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty the parties to this treaty guided by the declaration on the denuclearization of africa, adopted by the assembly of heads of state and government of the organization of african unity hereinafter referred to as oau. The african nuclear weapon free zone treaty, also known as the treaty of pelindaba named. African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty treaty of pelindaba the general assembly, recalling its resolution 5078 of 12 december 1995 and all.
African nuclearweaponsfree zone treaty arms control. After an uneasy pause during the height of the cold war, several efforts have been made in the recent past to establish nuclearweaponfree nwfzs or nuclearfree zones nfzs in certain parts of the globe. The african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty the treaty, also known as the. The pelindaba treaty named after south africas main nuclear research centre, run by the south african nuclear energy corporation and was the location where south africas atomic bombs of the 1970s were developed, constructed and subsequently stored, establishes a nuclearweaponfree zone in africa. The treaty prohibits the research, development, manufacture, stockpiling, acquisition, testing, possession, control or stationing of nuclear explosive devices in the territory of parties to the treaty and the. The second conference of state parties csp to the african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty treaty of pelindaba took place at the african union au headquarters, in addis ababa, from 12 to november 2012. Problems and prospects for the treaty on the creation of a. The training seminars organized by the treaty section at united nations. Mar 20, 2019 the treaty of rarotonga is the common name for the south pacific nuclear free zone treaty. The name pelindaba was particularly appropriate when the draft was adopted as the name originates from the zulu words iphelile indaba, which.
Group of experts meet to finalise the draft treaty in pelindaba, south africa. Unspecified 1996 declaration by the presidency on behalf of the european union on the signature of the african nuclear weapon free zone treaty pelindaba treaty. Interafrican convention establishing an african technical cooperation programme. The african nuclearweaponsfree zone treaty, also known as the treaty of pelindaba, was signed by 47 of the continents 53 states, and prohibits states from conducting research on, developing, manufacturing, stockpiling, acquiring, possessing, or having control over any nuclear explosive device by any means anywhere. The headquarters of the african commission on nuclear energy afcone, as envisaged by the treaty, is to be situated in south africa once the treaty enters into force. The african nuclear weapon free zone treaty, also known as the treaty of pelindaba named after south africas main nuclear research centre, run by the south african nuclear energy corporation and was the location where south africas atomic bombs of the 1970s were developed, constructed and subsequently stored, establishes a nuclearweapon. The treaty of pelindaba on the african nuclearweaponfree.
Signature of the african nuclearweaponfree zo ne treaty. Pragmatism, principle, postcolonialism and the pelindaba treaty. Firstly, due to the secretive nature of a states nuclear weapons programme, primary sources are often inaccessible and therefore secondary sources predominate in analyses of this issue. The treaty of pelindaba on the african nuclearweaponfree zone oluyemi adeniji united nations geneva 2002. Yukiya amano, made a statement at the opening ceremony. Guided by the declaration on the denuclearization of africa, adopted by the assembly of heads of state andgovernment of the organization of african unity hereinafter referred to as oau at its first ordinary session, held at cairo from 17 to 21 july 1964 ahgres.
Pragmatism, principle, post colonialism and the pelindaba treaty. Africa is nuclear weaponfree, open epub for the treaty of pelindaba. It is also known as african nuclear weapons free zone treaty. Towards entryintoforce of the african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty,iss,october 2008 by noel stott, amelia du rand and jean du. African nuclear weapon free zone treaty treaty of pelindaba. This guide was made possible by funding from the royal norwegian government. The draft pelindaba treaty is submitted to the 31st ordinary session of the assembly of heads of state and government and is adopted.
African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty treaty of pelindaba 1996 multilateral agreement signed by 49 of the 53 members of the organization of african unity. African nuclear weapons free zone treaty anwfz treaty of. The treaty section provides advice and assistance on treaty law, the depositary practice of the secretarygeneral, the registration of treaties, and the drafting of final clauses of multilateral treaties, either upon request or through its training seminars. Southeast asia bangkok treaty, 1997, mongolia 2000, the entire continent of africa pelindaba treaty, 2009, and central asia semipalatinsk treaty, 2009. Oau convention governing the specific aspects of refugee problems in africa. African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty, 1995. African nuclear weaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty. It is situated near the hartbeespoort dam, approximately 33km 22 miles west of pretoria on the farm which belonged to gustav preller. Jump up south pacific nuclearfree zone treaty treaty of rarotonga pdf. Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and. Towards entryintoforce of the african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty pdf.
The second conference of state parties to the african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty, also known as the treaty of pelindaba, opened today at the african union au headquarters, in addis ababa. The african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty pelindaba. Region african union subject sub subject type others reference number place of adoption addis ababa, ethiopia date of adoption july, 1995 date of ratificationadoption november 15th 2000 date of entry into force july 15th 2009 treaty status signature date april 11th 1996. In the early 1990s, only two models existed for nwfzs. The african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty. It is the worlds most recent and largest such in terms of countries 53 and size over 30 million km. African nuclear weaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty posted by abraham kebede we use cookies on our website and mobile app to improve content display and overall user experience. Second conference of the state parties to the african nuclear. The csp was held in accordance with paragraph 2 b of article 12 and paragraph 2 of article 14 of the treaty, which stipulate that the african commission on nuclear energy afcone. Adeniji o, the treaty of pelindaba on the africannuclearweapons freezone, united nations institute for disarmament research, unidir200216, 2002. African nuclear weaponfreezone treaty pelindaba treaty. In 1964, at its first summit in cairo, egypt, the organization of african unity oau formally stated its desire for a treaty ensuring the denuclearization of africa.
Regional initiatives toward a nuclear weapons free world. The treaty of pelindaba is an african success story even if it has taken 31 years to give birth to it. Madagascar and seychelles abstained, and somalia and liberia were not in attendance because of internal unrest. The treaty of rarotonga is the common name for the south pacific nuclear free zone treaty. The african nuclear weapon free zone treaty, also known as the treaty of pelindaba named after south africas main nuclear research centre, run by the south african nuclear energy corporation and was the location where south africas atomic bombs of the 1970s were developed, constructed and subsequently stored, establishes a nuclearweaponfree zone in africa. African nuclear weapons free zone treaty anwfz treaty. Jan 10, 2000 african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty treaty of pelindaba the general assembly, recalling its resolution 5078 of 12 december 1995 and all its other relevant resolutions, as well as those of. African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty and protocols. African nuclearweaponfree zone treaty pelindaba treaty signed at cairo.
African nuclear weapons free zone treaty anwfz treaty of pelindaba office in south africa. East asia nwfz, the 1996 pelindaba treaty on the african nwfz and the. May 07, 2017 the treaty aims to prevent nuclear proliferation in africa and also stops unchecked supply of uranium to the nuclear powers of the world. Constitution of the association of african trade promotion organizations. Africa is nuclearweaponfree, open epub for the treaty of pelindaba. During the apartheid era, it was the location where south africas atomic bombs were partially. Article information, pdf download for the treaty of pelindaba. South pacific nuclear free zone treaty pdf download divas. On 12 november, the second conference of states parties to the african nuclearweaponfree zone convened in addis ababa. Chapter 3 regional initiatives toward a nuclear weapons free world. The commission of the african union succeeded the secretarygeneral of the oau.
The treaty of pelindaba towards the full implementation of. Pelindaba zulu for end of story or the conclusion is south africas main nuclear research center, run by the south african nuclear energy corporation. The treaty opened for signature in 1996 but less than half of the african states that signed the treaty ratified it, and two more ratifying states are needed for its entry into force. The treaty was adopted by the oau at pelindaba, south africa, on june 2. The conference discussed the implementation of the treaty of pelindaba. Olunyeni adeniji, former nigerian foreign minister and chief draftsman of the pelindaba treaty, wrote an authoritative commentary on the negotiation process of the treaty. It is the strategic framework for delivering on africas goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under panafricanism and african. Guided by the declaration on the denuclearization of. The second conference of state parties to the treaty of. For treaties where the secretarygeneral of the united nations is not the depository, the.
Declaration by the presidency on behalf of the european. Create a book download as pdf printable version zone treaty, march 22, 19961. Problems and prospects for the treaty on the creation of a nuclearweaponfree zone in southeast asia surya p. International treaty on plant genetic resources for food.
The guide also provides an update of developments in the implementation of the treaty as a whole since its entry intoforce in july 2009 and since the publication of a brief guide to the pelindaba treaty. Pragmatism, principle, postcolonialism and the pelindaba treaty joelien pretorius university of the western cape, south africa the united states india nuclear agreement, announced in 2005, was a first step in the process to normalise. Jul 15, 2009 15 july 2009 marked the entry into force of the treaty of pelindaba, making africa a nuclearweaponfree zone. Pelindaba is south africas main nuclear research centre, run by the south african nuclear energy corporation, and was the location where south africas atomic bombs of the 1970s were developed, constructed and subsequently stored. Protocol iii the parties to this protocol convinced of the need to take all steps in achieving the ultimate goal of a world entirely free of nuclear weapons as well as the obligations of all states to contribute to this end, convinced also that the african nuclearweaponfree zone treaty, negotiated and signed in accordance with the declaration. The treaty establishes an african commission on nuclear energy. It is situated near the hartbeespoort dam, approximately 33 km 22 miles west of pretoria, on the farm that once belonged to gustav preller. The treaty represents some of the best news coming out of an africa that continues to suffer its share of the tragic and destructive effects of conflict. African nuclearweaponfreezone anwfz treaty pelindaba. The african nuclear weapons free zone treaty is also known as the pelindaba treaty, as it was adopted at pelindaba, site of the then atomic energy corporation aec of south africa on 2 june 1995.
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